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J182 TFC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ182 TFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Both battery cables (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded End sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst/centre join (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Floor has corrosion

Nearside Rear Light damaged

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Number plate secured by sellotape

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,845 miles

battery insecure

engine and gearbox oil stained

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres worn 2-3mm tread

front wishbone arm rear bushes perished and just starting to split

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front antiroll bar link arm bushes perished

play in both track rods

rear axle front bushes just starting to unbond

rear gearbox mount starting to leak oil

rear wiper blade split

slight blow evident at exhaust joints

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight fraying on offside seatbelt

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

underside corrosion evident

very slight play at steering wheel

Fail 10 Apr 2012 85,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery insecure

engine oil stained

front and rear coil springs corroded

front antiroll bar link arm bushes perished

front tyres worn 2-3mm tread

front wipers smeary

front wishbone arm rear bushes perished and starting to split

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter just starting to split

play in both offside and nearside track rods

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear axle front bushes worn and unbonding

rear brake discs corroded

rear gearbox mount starting to leak oil

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight exhaust blow evident from cat to centre joint

slight fraying on offside rear seatbelt

slight play at steering wheel

underside corrosion evident

Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 85,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,135 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,007 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 84,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,204 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 74,830 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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J182 TFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J182 TFC, 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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J182 TFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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