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J477 TFC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,513 mi
Last recorded124,513 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ477 TFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 124,513 miles

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

front sill edges bent over

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 16 Jun 2010 124,513 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

front sill edges bent over

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 17 Jun 2009 121,862 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 121,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 121,858 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise o/s/r floor corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2008 120,114 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND WORN TO 2MM

OFFSIDE REVERSE LAMP INOP

OFFSIDE WING MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

REAR WIPER ARM SNAPPED

Pass 10 Apr 2008 120,114 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND WORN TO 2MM

OFFSIDE REVERSE LAMP INOP

OFFSIDE WING MIRROR COVER MISSING

REAR WIPER ARM SNAPPED

Pass 30 Mar 2007 112,414 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 105,134 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 105,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J477 TFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J477 TFC, 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 J477 TFC registered?

J477 TFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J477 TFC safe to buy?

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