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J527 VDP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,144 mi
Last recorded105,144 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 VDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 105,144 miles

2X NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

CAT CONVERTER OVERHEATING

ENGINE HAS A BAD MISS FIRE

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA

Fail 18 Mar 2009 105,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2X NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

CAT CONVERTER OVERHEATING

ENGINE HAS A BAD MISS FIRE

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA

Pass 9 Apr 2008 101,753 miles

Both rear seals have been filled

Osf flexi hose starting to crack

Osr tyre puncherd

Pass 11 Apr 2007 98,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2007 98,748 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 96,890 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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J527 VDP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J527 VDP, 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 J527 VDP registered?

J527 VDP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 1992.

Is J527 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J527 VDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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