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J211 LCR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

56,259 mi
Last recorded56,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ211 LCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,259 miles

Both outer sills (front) are corroded (holed) but not considered to be in a percribed area

battery loose in carrier but still held in place

Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery loose in carrier but still held in place

near side front tyre perished but not exposing cords

off side rear tyre perished but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front outer sills crushed

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops split

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking and splitting

Fail 5 Aug 2011 48,971 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front sill damaged and corroded

both fuel tank straps corroded

both rear axle beam bushes becoming deteriorated

brake fluid level low

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

nearside front brake hose becoming badly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracked/perished

offside front brake tight to turn

offside rear tyre becoming low and cracked/perished

rear centre brake pipe becoming corroded

various oil leaks

various suspension components becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,092 miles

both front shock absorbers has a slight misting of oil

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished and low

offside rear brake pipe becomming corroded

temporary repair to lower P.A.S hose

various slight oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front shock absorbers has a slight misting of oil

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished and low

offside rear brake pipe becomming corroded

various slight oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2009 43,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front shock absorbers has a slight misting of oil and becomming soft

both rear brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished and starting to become worn

Fail 6 May 2009 43,284 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front shock absorbers has a slight misting of oil and becomming soft

both rear brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished and starting to become worn

Pass 2 May 2008 37,832 miles

both rear tyres perishing

vehicle corroded

Fail 2 May 2008 37,829 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

vehicle corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 33,552 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 33,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2006 29,714 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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2005 26,154 miles

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r chassis legs are corroded arond rear suspension arm mountings/subframe

Fail 6 May 2005 26,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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J211 LCR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J211 LCR, 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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J211 LCR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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