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J570 RMJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,757 mi
Last recorded60,757 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ570 RMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,757 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,299 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,572 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,144 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 30,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,898 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 29,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,626 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 29,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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J570 RMJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J570 RMJ, 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 J570 RMJ registered?

J570 RMJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J570 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J570 RMJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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