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J683 RPF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,632 mi
Last recorded160,632 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ683 RPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 160,632 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 160,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 160,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting point (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting point (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both front upper strut top mounts have slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2017 154,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 154,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure wheel feels slack on spindle (2.1.6)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front tyres (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,180 miles

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

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre is perished but no cords showing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 146,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre is perished but no cords showing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 138,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 138,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 135,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 135,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 134,762 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 132,540 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 132,534 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 129,440 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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J683 RPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J683 RPF, 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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J683 RPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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