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J715 LCX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,770 mi
Last recorded143,770 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ715 LCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 143,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 143,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 141,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise exhaust in poor condition!

advise n/s/r tyre low & perished!

advise o/s door mirror cracked!

advise o/s/f brake disc pitted!

advise rear brake flexi ferrules corroded!

Fail 31 Mar 2008 141,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise exhaust in poor condition!

advise n/s/r tyre low & perished!

advise o/s door mirror cracked!

advise o/s/f brake disc pitted!

advise rear brake flexi ferrules corroded!

Pass 19 Feb 2007 138,331 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 138,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 134,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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J715 LCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J715 LCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J715 LCX registered?

J715 LCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is J715 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J715 LCX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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