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J187 MVV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,446 mi
Last recorded133,446 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 MVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 133,446 miles

battery insecure

off side sill damaged

off side wiah bone rear bush starting to solit

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 21 May 2009 133,445 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

battery insecure

off side sill damaged

off side wiah bone rear bush starting to solit

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 127,439 miles

Both front tyres very close to limit.

Both rear tyres close to limit and have slight run-out.

Front brake pads low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside sill lip damaged.

Oiliness to engine.

Slight play in steering colunm.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 127,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres very close to limit.

Both rear tyres close to limit and have slight run-out.

Front brake pads low.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside sill lip damaged.

Oiliness to engine.

Slight play in steering colunm.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 121,680 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 121,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs ridged

off side front wishbone rear bush starting to split

off side headlamp chipped

off side sill lip damaged

water leak at engine

Fail 12 Apr 2006 112,122 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 112,122 miles

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

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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J187 MVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J187 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 J187 MVV registered?

J187 MVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1992.

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