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J451 RPM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,408 mi
Last recorded140,408 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 RPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 140,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 135,048 miles

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

both n/s and o/s rear axle bushes starting to perish

n/s/f suspension lower wishbone arm rear bush splitting

o/s/f suspension lower wishbone arm rear bush splitting

Fail 16 Sep 2009 135,048 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both n/s and o/s rear axle bushes starting to perish

n/s/f suspension lower wishbone arm rear bush splitting

o/s/f suspension lower wishbone arm rear bush splitting

Pass 17 Dec 2008 132,915 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

nearside rear axle bushe seperating

nearside rear bump stop broken

offside rear axle bush seperating

offside rear bump stop broken

power steering pump damp

small cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2008 132,915 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

heavy oil leak from engine

nearside rear axle bushe seperating

nearside rear bump stop broken

offside rear axle bush seperating

offside rear bump stop broken

power steering pump damp

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 129,509 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play from anti roll bar drop link's

Pass 21 Oct 2006 122,860 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r axle mounting rubber bush perishing

o/s/r axle rubber mounting bush perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2005 117,503 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 117,503 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

movement in n/s/f seat but is secure

n/s/f wishbone rear bush perishing

o/s/f wishbone bush rear perishing

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 RPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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J451 RPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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