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J469 GTC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,230 mi
Last recorded153,230 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ469 GTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 153,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 138,904 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 138,904 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 119,567 miles

front tyres close to legal limmit

minor play in front top strut mountings

minor play in n/s/r wheel bearing

minor play in upper steering coluum bush

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & n/s/r worn close to legal limmit & worn on edges

oil leak

slight cracks in c/v gaiters

slight cracks in front lower arm bushes

slight cracks in rear axle bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2007 119,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

front tyres close to legal limit & wearing on edges

mino play 9in n/s/r wheel bearing

minor play in front top struts

minor play in upper steering coluum bush

n/s/r tyre close to legal limmit & worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight cracks in c/v gaiters

slight cracks in front lower arm bushes

slight cracks in rear axle bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2006 113,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 113,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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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J469 GTC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc 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 J469 GTC, 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 J469 GTC registered?

J469 GTC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J469 GTC safe to buy?

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