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J693 LPX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,313 mi
Last recorded201,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ693 LPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 201,313 miles

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

chips on screen

rear axle bushes splitting away

slight exhaust leaks

slight play in n/s/r bearing & n/s/f top mount

small oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2015 201,313 miles

chips on screen

rear axle bushes splitting away

slight exhaust leaks

slight play in n/s/r bearing & n/s/f top mount

small oil leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2014 199,362 miles

chips on screen

rear axle main bushes splitting away

slight exhaust leaks

slight play in n/s/r bearing & n/s/f top mount

small oil leaks

Fail 15 Jul 2014 199,362 miles

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

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

chips on screen

rear axle main bushes splitting away

slight exhaust leaks

slight play in n/s/r bearing & n/s/f top mount

small oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2013 196,754 miles

chips on screen

oil leaks

rear axle main bushes splitting away

Fail 10 Jul 2013 196,754 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips on screen

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leaks

rear axle main bushes splitting away

Pass 4 Jul 2012 193,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear main bushes starting to split away

Fail 3 Jul 2012 193,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

oil leak

rear main bushes starting to split away

Pass 5 Jul 2011 186,836 miles

chips on screen

front pads low

rust patches

Pass 8 Jul 2010 180,916 miles

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 14 Jul 2009 175,736 miles

chips on screen

Pass 9 Jul 2008 170,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 170,372 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside 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 Jul 2007 164,566 miles

slight play in column

Fail 4 Jul 2007 164,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering column

Pass 12 Jul 2006 157,607 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 157,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

oil leak

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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J693 LPX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J693 LPX, 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 J693 LPX registered?

J693 LPX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J693 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J693 LPX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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