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J234 LCR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,142 mi
Last recorded140,142 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ234 LCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 140,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 133,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 126,254 miles

both rear axel bushes starting to unbond

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre wworn on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Aug 2007 120,366 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 120,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 115,720 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 115,720 miles

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

movement in front strut top bushes.

nearside front brake hose perishing.

offside front brake hose perishing.

offside front tyre on wear limit.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 110,533 miles

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)

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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J234 LCR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J234 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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What year was J234 LCR registered?

J234 LCR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 1992.

Is J234 LCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J234 LCR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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