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J252 CUM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,782 mi
Last recorded82,782 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 CUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,782 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,674 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 82,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,644 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,724 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,889 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,889 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 171,859 miles

exhaust blowing slightly on joins

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 8 Jan 2009 171,095 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 171,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 169,835 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 169,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 168,008 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 168,008 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

small water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 30 Nov 2005 161,276 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 161,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

exhaust mounts perished slit and repaired

fuel pipes corroded

o/s inner cv boot split

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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J252 CUM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J252 CUM, 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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J252 CUM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 1992.

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