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J330 LLV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,216 mi
Last recorded194,216 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ330 LLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 194,216 miles

Slight play in both rear bearings

Pass 4 May 2018 193,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section at clamp (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 193,989 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up inner boot (2.5.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section at clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 193,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 193,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 192,485 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 192,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2014 188,594 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 188,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 176,911 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 176,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 172,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 172,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 169,501 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 169,496 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 161,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 161,399 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 153,058 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion around battery carrier

Pass 29 Sep 2006 140,821 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 129,245 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre signs of wear

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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J330 LLV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J330 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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J330 LLV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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