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J207 LDS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,491 mi
Last recorded169,491 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ207 LDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 169,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2008 169,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2007 164,361 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 164,358 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 158,497 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 158,494 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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J207 LDS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J207 LDS, 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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J207 LDS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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