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J665 RPR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,870 mi
Last recorded138,870 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ665 RPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 138,870 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 138,866 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 129,471 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 118,859 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 110,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear struts slightly weeping

Fail 2 Oct 2007 110,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear struts slightly weeping

Pass 5 Oct 2006 100,661 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 100,362 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front tyres close to limit on edges

front and rear no plates fading

o/s/f and o/s/r struts weeping

w/screen stonechipped

Pass 21 Sep 2005 92,097 miles

both rear shock absorbers slight weep

offside front shock absorber slight weep

slight roughness nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion to some steel brake pipes

windscreen stone chipped

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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J665 RPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J665 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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What year was J665 RPR registered?

J665 RPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J665 RPR safe to buy?

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