MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,466 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front brake discs worn
n/s and o/s rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes starting to split
o/s headlight deteriorated but beam image ok
o/s/f tyre low on edges
rust patches developing in floor
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
front brake discs worn
n/s and o/s rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes starting to split
o/s headlight deteriorated but beam image ok
o/s/f tyre low on edges
rust patches developing in floor
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both front tyres getting low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
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J172 MVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J172 MVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J172 MVV registered?
J172 MVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1992.
Is J172 MVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J172 MVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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