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J57 FWV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,575 mi
Last recorded57,575 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 FWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,575 miles

both front lower outer sills damaged

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake discs appear worn/corroded

large corrosion hole in n/s/f lower outer sill (outside prescribed area)

various minor exhaust leaks

various minor oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2013 546,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both lower outer sills damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming rough when rotated

slight play felt in both rear wheel bearings

various minor oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,698 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both lower outer sills damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming rough when rotated

slight play felt in both rear wheel bearings

various minor oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,114 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,055 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

baffles broken/loose in rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,859 miles

baffles in rear exhaust box broken & insecure

rear brakes noisy

slight play in n/s track rod end under load

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,617 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,645 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 46,645 miles

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

BAFFLES BREAKING UP IN REAR EXHAUST BOX

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

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

REAR BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN APPLIED (ADVISE STRIP/INSPECTION)

SPARE TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,535 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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J57 FWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J57 FWV, 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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J57 FWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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