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J733 LCX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,280 mi
Last recorded105,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ733 LCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,280 miles

Battery insecure

all coil springs corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

both front brakes grabbing slightly

both rear inner body panels corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

corrosion round fuel filler

front engine mount worn

n/s cv boot slight seapage

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

n/s rear wheel/tyre slightly out of shape

n/s sill corroded

o/s front brake hose corroded

o/s rear chassis corroded

plastic sill + arch covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 105,274 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all coil springs corroded

battery insecure

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear inner body panels corroded- not within prescribed area

both rear inner sills corroded

corrosion around fuel cap

front engine mount deteriorated

n/s front cv gaiter slight leak

n/s front outer sill corroded- not within prescribed area

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded- not within prescribed area

n/s rear wheel slightly distorted

o/s front brake hose and brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 104,223 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

centre exhaust is blowing slightly on the join

engine oil leaks

n/s/r inner wheel arch is corroded

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

poor beam pattern on the n/s/f headlamp

various corrosion around vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2010 104,217 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

body kit fitted not allowing cill inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2010 104,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

body kit fitted not allowing cill inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2009 103,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion to nearside rear inner sill panel

Unable to check both outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Jan 2009 103,250 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion to nearside rear inner sill panel

Unable to check both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,662 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 101,662 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 100,069 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 98,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J733 LCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J733 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.

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What year was J733 LCX registered?

J733 LCX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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