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J242 YCG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,155 mi
Last recorded116,155 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 YCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 116,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

engine hunts at idle

nearside rear seat back loose and rocking but is secured upright

slight movement developing in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Nov 2011 116,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

engine hunts at idle

nearside rear seat back loose and rocking but is secured upright

slight movement developing in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2010 107,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 107,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 103,693 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 97,966 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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J242 YCG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J242 YCG, 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 J242 YCG registered?

J242 YCG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 1992.

Is J242 YCG safe to buy?

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