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J417 PNA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,411 mi
Last recorded92,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ417 PNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,411 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small hole in o/s outer c/v boot

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,564 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,533 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,037 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 82,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,699 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 79,874 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

handbrake lever too high

Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,389 miles

both rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 29 Oct 2010 77,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,340 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,760 miles

corrosion to discs,screen damaged

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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J417 PNA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J417 PNA, 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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J417 PNA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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