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J366 PNV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,206 mi
Last recorded123,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ366 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 123,206 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 123,206 miles

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

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

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front sills corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jun 2010 116,011 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 116,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 109,967 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAS SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE AT REAR

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT

Fail 28 May 2009 109,967 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAS SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE AT REAR

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT

Pass 25 Jun 2008 105,176 miles

nearside rear floor corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2008 105,176 miles

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

nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,724 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 96,086 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 96,086 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 29 Jun 2005 91,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 91,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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J366 PNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J366 PNV, 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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J366 PNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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