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J317 LLV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,990 mi
Last recorded154,990 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 LLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2012 154,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 148,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 140,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 136,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 134,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF tyre has cut but not down to the cords.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

osr shock absorber outter casing has perished

Fail 14 Jan 2008 134,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF tyre has cut but not down to the cords.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

osr shock absorber outter casing has perished

Pass 11 Jan 2007 131,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 129,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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J317 LLV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J317 LLV, 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 J317 LLV registered?

J317 LLV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1992.

Is J317 LLV safe to buy?

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