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J672 XAR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,583 mi
Last recorded142,583 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ672 XAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 142,583 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer body sills starting to corrode - towards front end

Fail 30 Dec 2021 142,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer body sills starting to corrode - towards front end

Fail 13 Dec 2021 142,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to both outer sills

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2021 136,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 129,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 124,680 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in outer side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2016 122,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,428 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 121,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 119,790 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,191 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,991 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,020 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 117,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 115,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 114,717 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 114,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,112 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2008 113,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 109,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,633 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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J672 XAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J672 XAR, 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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J672 XAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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