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J272 PFC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,193 mi
Last recorded190,193 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 PFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2010 190,193 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front number plate water stained

offside door mirror plastic cover missing

Pass 27 May 2010 190,193 miles

Battery insecure

front number plate water stained

offside door mirror plastic cover missing

Fail 11 May 2010 190,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

front number plate faded

nearside side marker insecure

plastic cover missing on o/s/f door mirror

Pass 9 Apr 2009 181,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror incomplete backing plate missing

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre on wear indicator

underside of vehocle rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2008 171,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate cracked

n/s/f wing corroded and holed

Fail 11 Mar 2008 171,049 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate cracked

n/s/f wing corroded and holed

Fail 12 Mar 2007 60,545 miles

ADVISES # BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES, BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPRS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUSTING, FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/R TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,545 miles

ADVISES # BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES, BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPRS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUSTING, FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED.

O/S/R TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 150,317 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT FREE PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARING.BRAKE PIPES N/S/R REAR SHOWING SIGNS OF RUSTING

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 150,317 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT FREE PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARING.BRAKE PIPES N/S/R REAR SHOWING SIGNS OF RUSTING

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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J272 PFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J272 PFC, 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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J272 PFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 1992.

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