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J287 TVU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,437 mi
Last recorded4,437 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 TVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 4,437 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 298,457 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 298,371 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 291,988 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 291,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 287,031 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 287,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

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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J287 TVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J287 TVU, 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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J287 TVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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