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J416 MFE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,864 mi
Last recorded126,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 MFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,864 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 126,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 122,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 122,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 115,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 110,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,511 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 98,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,123 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,994 miles

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

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

after market suspension fitted to vehicle

offside front inner sill has jacking damage hold and corroded

timing belt??

Fail 31 Mar 2014 82,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

after market suspension fitted to vehicle

offside front inner sill has jacking damage hold and corroded

timing belt??

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,797 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,653 miles

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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J416 MFE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J416 MFE, 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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J416 MFE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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