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J218 VTG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,885 mi
Last recorded138,885 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 VTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 138,885 miles

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

some corrosion to underbody,repairs to sills of dubious quality,unable to inspect all floors due to underseal,suspect rust in brake pipes,pipes appear to have been cleaned.

Fail 27 Jun 2006 138,863 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

engine slight oil leak

general body corroded

general underside corroded

nail in tyre

o/s/f door mirror taped on

Pass 24 Jun 2005 132,347 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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J218 VTG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J218 VTG, 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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What year was J218 VTG registered?

J218 VTG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 1992.

Is J218 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J218 VTG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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