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J446 RPM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,723 mi
Last recorded198,723 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ446 RPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 198,723 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 198,723 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 190,927 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 190,927 miles

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

Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 183,482 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 175,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 170,242 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 170,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 163,628 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 156,704 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 156,074 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J446 RPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J446 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 J446 RPM registered?

J446 RPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 1992.

Is J446 RPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J446 RPM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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