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J401 MGV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,785 mi
Last recorded142,785 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ401 MGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 142,785 miles

battery tray is corroded and holed

offside front and nearside front brake discs are slightly corroded

rear brakes out of balance

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2008 142,782 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

battery tray is corroded and holed

offside front and nearside front brake discs are slightly corroded

rear brakes out of balance

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2006 136,087 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 136,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

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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J401 MGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J401 MGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J401 MGV registered?

J401 MGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J401 MGV safe to buy?

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