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J699 LVV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,553 mi
Last recorded145,553 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 LVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 145,553 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 145,549 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 133,049 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 133,049 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

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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J699 LVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J699 LVV, 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 J699 LVV registered?

J699 LVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J699 LVV safe to buy?

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