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J717 TTM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,517 mi
Last recorded105,517 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ717 TTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 105,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front adv door corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Fail 21 May 2019 105,517 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front adv door corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 24 May 2018 104,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 104,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 103,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 100,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 100,091 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) and chaffed (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

LOWER EFFORT ON O/S/R FOOTBRAKE ./

corroson and pitting front brake discs ./

corroson on brake hose ferrules ./

corroson on fuel filler pipes and hose s etc ,./

exhaust blowing slightly nothing visble poss ex manifold cracked ? nothyint visble ./

inner front brake pads look low ./ not fully visible ./

slight binding front brakes

slight binding n/s/r brake ./

slight smearing front wipers ./

stonechip in zone b ./

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,885 miles

slight binding n/s/r wheel ./ brake , /o/s/r footbrake lower effort than n/s/r

stonechip in zone b of windscreen ./ o/s/wiper smearing slightly ./ o/s headlamp just met pattern criteria ./ slight blow on exhaust but not visible ./

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,262 miles

brake hose ferrules corroding./

general underbody /suspension surface corroson ./ front brake discs corroding ./ fuel pipe corroson ./

stonechip in zone b of windscreen ./

Fail 9 Dec 2013 99,248 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

brake hose ferrules corroding./

general underbody /suspension surface corroson ./ front brake discs corroding ./ fuel pipe corroson ./

stonechip in zone b of windscreen ./

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,232 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 99,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,125 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 97,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 83,239 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2007 77,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 72,471 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 72,465 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen chipped in centre

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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J717 TTM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J717 TTM, 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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J717 TTM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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