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J451 LGL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,466 mi
Last recorded83,466 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 LGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear black bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 81,848 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,913 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 79,913 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,938 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 73,010 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,643 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 68,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,817 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,169 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 64,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,914 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 56,277 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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J451 LGL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 J451 LGL, 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 J451 LGL registered?

J451 LGL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J451 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J451 LGL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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