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J197 HNP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

412,750 mi
Last recorded412,750 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 HNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 412,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 405,085 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 393,606 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 384,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 376,796 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 376,790 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 362,704 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 362,702 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Inner lamp (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Body to axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured Rear axle beam corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 346,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 331,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 311,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 297,245 miles

nearside & offside front inner tyre edges worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 282,222 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 269,695 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 269,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 254,840 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 254,840 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 240,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 223,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 207,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 207,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 191,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 171,198 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 171,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 159,641 miles

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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J197 HNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J197 HNP, 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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J197 HNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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