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J402 WCF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,674 mi
Last recorded144,674 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ402 WCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 144,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 144,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 143,088 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 143,088 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 140,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 140,970 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 138,698 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 138,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

big cut on steering skin

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 136,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 136,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 135,241 miles

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

offside front and nearside front outter sills has some corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2008 131,469 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTTER SILLS HAVE SOME CORROSION

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 131,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTTER SILLS HAVE SOME CORROSION

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 123,746 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 123,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR HAS SOME DAMAGE

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 114,113 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 114,113 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J402 WCF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J402 WCF, 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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J402 WCF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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