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J441 RPM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,838 mi
Last recorded173,838 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ441 RPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 173,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

some deteration in front & rear number plates

Fail 3 Aug 2009 173,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some deteration in front & rear number plates

Pass 5 Aug 2008 168,220 miles

some corrosion showing in various steel brake pipes.

some deteriation in both front & rear no plates.

some out of balance in rear service brake

Pass 1 Aug 2007 164,767 miles

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes.

Fail 1 Aug 2007 164,767 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

some corrosion showing in various steel brake pipes.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 154,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2006 154,139 miles

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

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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J441 RPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J441 RPM, 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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What year was J441 RPM registered?

J441 RPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 1992.

Is J441 RPM safe to buy?

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