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J580 MBD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,305 mi
Last recorded113,305 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ580 MBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 113,305 miles

minor ex h leak † †o/s/f susp low weaker coil spring † †both front radius arm rear bushes nr limit

n/s/r h/brake run out † †o/s/r h/brake weaker effort

o/s/f flexi hose deterioration

Fail 23 May 2007 113,303 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f susp -low coil spring weaker

rear b imbalance † †n/s/r h/brake op run out † †o/s/r h/b weaker op

Pass 3 May 2006 111,475 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 111,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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J580 MBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J580 MBD, 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 J580 MBD registered?

J580 MBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 1992.

Is J580 MBD safe to buy?

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