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J209 SPB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,262 mi
Last recorded38,262 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ209 SPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 38,262 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 38,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 34,369 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut has movement at its top mounting

Offside Front McPherson strut has movement at its top mounting

Fail 10 Nov 2018 34,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front McPherson strut has movement at its top mounting

Offside Front McPherson strut has movement at its top mounting

Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,049 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2017 31,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

battery loose not insecure

nearside outer sill has slight damage

Fail 20 Feb 2014 31,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

battery loose not insecure

nearside outer sill has slight damage

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,080 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 30,080 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

tailgate struts weak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 28,680 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

tailgate struts weak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,835 miles

n/s/r brake lower than o/s/r, o/s h/brake lower than n/s foot brake 51%

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,291 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,690 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,817 miles

Off side front tyre close to limit on outer edge

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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J209 SPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J209 SPB, 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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J209 SPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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