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J202 LBD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,662 mi
Last recorded139,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ202 LBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 139,662 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 139,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 139,498 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 139,405 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2019 139,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 139,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 139,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 139,197 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 138,842 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 138,842 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 138,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 138,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 135,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

car leakin oil

Pass 1 Mar 2010 130,271 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 125,218 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2009 125,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 119,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 28 Jan 2008 119,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 23 Jan 2007 112,348 miles

advises given with vt30 633442827034 22/01/2007

Fail 22 Jan 2007 112,335 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

oil leak from engine

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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J202 LBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J202 LBD, 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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J202 LBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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