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J710 VTF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,260 mi
Last recorded84,260 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ710 VTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 84,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank strap broken but tank secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber dampening effect severely reduced

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shocker upper attachment slight movement

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dampening effect severely reduced

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shocker upper attachment slight movement

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,423 miles

Both front sill panels damaged

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Fail 5 Feb 2018 79,367 miles

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

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

Both front sill panels damaged

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,954 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

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

Offside Front shock absorber weak

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

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

both front sill panels damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust system corroded but secure

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded but secure

vehicle has general corrision on underside

Fail 21 Jan 2011 27,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,641 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 15,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,055 miles

gear box leaking oil on too n/s suspension arm

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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J710 VTF 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 76.5%.

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 J710 VTF, 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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J710 VTF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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