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J20 VRG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,732 mi
Last recorded155,732 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 155,732 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 17 Jul 2017 155,732 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan around plastic sealing rings (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan around plastic sealing rings (5.2.6)

rear seats removed

Pass 4 Jun 2013 153,144 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 153,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 102,045 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 98,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pad wearing indicator on

nearside front sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of seat or suspension

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 May 2011 98,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pad wearing indicator on

nearside front sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of seat or suspension

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 May 2010 93,167 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 93,147 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 85,686 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake wear light on

Fail 29 May 2009 85,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake wear light on

Pass 21 May 2008 78,526 miles

brake pad warning light on.

oil leak.

osr brake pipe corroded.

osr tyre tread cracked.

play in os steering rack joint internal.

rear discs corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

vehicle V5 shows registration date as 14/05/1992 vehicle is not fitted with a cat & has been tested as non cat vehicle, data base shows registration date as 30/12/1992

Fail 20 May 2008 78,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pad warning light on.

oil leak.

osr brake pipe corroded.

osr tyre tread cracked.

play in os steering rack joint internal.

rear discs corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,457 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 71,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,192 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J20 VRG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J20 VRG, 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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J20 VRG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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