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J187 WRF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,029 mi
Last recorded167,029 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 WRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 167,029 miles

Same advises as test number 272996206333.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 167,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All metal brake pipes in a rusty and poor condition.

Both front strut top mountings have slight play.

Both rear axle mounting bushes cracked and in a very poor condition.

Car in a generally rusty condition throughout.

Front shock absorbers weak.

Nearside front tyre on limit.

Rear shock absorbers damp.

Steering rack boots cracking.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 164,237 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 164,234 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WRF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

J187 WRF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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