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J653 TVP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,943 mi
Last recorded125,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 TVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 125,943 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear disc scored

Pass 16 Jan 2010 119,979 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 119,972 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 16,897 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 12,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 114,268 miles

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

car has been lowered excessivly

offside anad nearside front chassis legs corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2006 114,260 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front chassis legs corroded but not holed

front road wheel differnt sizeto rear

Fail 5 Oct 2006 113,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

this vehicle has been very heavilly undersealed making it im possible to asses properly

under bonnet this vehicle has a steel b ar holding air horn s very close to live battery term inal very high fire risk

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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J653 TVP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 J653 TVP, 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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J653 TVP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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