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J76 FGJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 FGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,864 miles

REAR H FRAME BUSHES DETERIORATED

Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR H FRAME BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,684 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge & possible starting to go out of shape

o/s/r hand brake cable outer cover damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight travel in handbrake not excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,821 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge not excessive

slight travel in hand brake

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,929 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 34,929 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J76 FGJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J76 FGJ, 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 J76 FGJ registered?

J76 FGJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J76 FGJ safe to buy?

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