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J509 FGP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,028 mi
Last recorded116,028 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 FGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2012 116,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on offside sills but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on offside sills but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,132 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, rear most bushes starting to de bond.

Hole caused by corrosion in n/s/f outer sill but falls outside of any prescribed area.

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded, not yet to excess.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 112,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front lower suspension arms, rear most bushes starting to de bond.

Hole caused by corrosion in n/s/f outer sill but falls outside of any prescribed area.

Hole caused by corrosion to o/s inner sill but falss outside of any prescribed area.

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded, not yet to excess.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 107,802 miles

Corrosion on front end of n/s sill

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 107,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Corrosion on front end of n/s sill

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 103,384 miles

o/s sill badly corroded close to seatbelt mounting area

Fail 24 Oct 2009 103,384 miles

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

o/s sill badly corroded close to seatbelt mounting area

Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear flexible brake hose ferrules are becoming corroded

offside door sill becoming corroded

rear of offside front wheel arch / underbody becoming corroded

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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J509 FGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J509 FGP, 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 J509 FGP registered?

J509 FGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J509 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J509 FGP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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