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J325 RFX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

171,536 mi
Last recorded171,536 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 RFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 171,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 171,402 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 171,331 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 171,011 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 170,925 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 170,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 169,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 169,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 168,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 165,315 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 165,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 159,037 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 159,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 152,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 May 2014 152,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2013 145,133 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 145,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 138,254 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 138,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 138,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 135,909 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2007 135,909 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 131,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 131,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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J325 RFX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 J325 RFX, 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 J325 RFX registered?

J325 RFX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1992.

Is J325 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J325 RFX shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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