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J741 LVV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,795 mi
Last recorded70,795 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ741 LVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 70,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 70,155 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 70,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 69,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 68,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,157 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 61,170 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper blades split

Fail 9 May 2009 63,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 63,602 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 61,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,533 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge,

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,210 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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J741 LVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J741 LVV, 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 J741 LVV registered?

J741 LVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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