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J260 BWC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,061 mi
Last recorded160,061 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 BWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 160,061 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded front and rear

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2017 160,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded front and rear

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2016 156,737 miles

Offside Rear Advise slight play in bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 156,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Advise slight play in bearing

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

Pass 2 May 2014 154,407 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 154,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 149,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 145,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 136,098 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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J260 BWC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J260 BWC, 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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J260 BWC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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