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J206 LNL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

73,505 mi
Last recorded73,505 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ206 LNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,505 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,503 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,641 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,639 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,654 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine oil filter leaks.

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

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column has slight play.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,669 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,668 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s /r wing corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,358 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp trim loose

o/s/f wheel arch corroded but jagged edges covered

underbody and components heavily pitted with rust

Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp trim loose

o/s/f wheel arch corroded but jagged edges covered

underbody and components heavily pitted with rust

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,241 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,204 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,360 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,922 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 57,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

n/s t/rod end gaitor split

Fail 2 Apr 2008 55,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,878 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 53,155 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,155 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,502 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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J206 LNL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 J206 LNL, 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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J206 LNL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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