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J721 JAB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,275 mi
Last recorded139,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ721 JAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 139,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,669 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 136,667 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 133,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 131,751 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to n/s & o/s sills in front jacking point area but not within 30cm of a body mounting point

slight blow on exhaust pipe joints

Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,670 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

O/s/f and n/s/f outer sills corroded

Slight coolent leak from core plug on rear of engine

Fail 19 Jul 2012 128,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f and n/s/f outer sills corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight coolent leak from core plug on rear of engine

Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,631 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 117,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 117,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 113,172 miles

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low also tube broken

Pass 27 Jul 2009 113,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low also tube broken

Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,051 miles

all center brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2008 109,051 miles

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

all center brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 105,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

anti rattle spring on front offside brake pad part of spring not fitted in caliper

covers on rear shock aborbers perished

plate under catalyst loose

Pass 27 Jul 2006 100,809 miles

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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J721 JAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 J721 JAB, 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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J721 JAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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