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J658 RPR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,345 mi
Last recorded126,345 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ658 RPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 126,345 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 126,345 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot locked

cant tilt front seats to get in the rear

this car has been lowered to the extent that it may be dangerous to drive

Pass 15 Feb 2012 121,726 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

center exhaust mount split

Fail 15 Feb 2012 121,726 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

center exhaust mount split

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,009 miles

offside handbrake reading slightly low

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside handbrake reading slightly low

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2009 105,271 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 105,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion showing on all front suspension system

Pass 8 May 2006 139,587 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 138,943 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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J658 RPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J658 RPR, 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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J658 RPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 1992.

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