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J787 ODF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

210,474 mi
Last recorded210,474 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 ODF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 210,474 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 210,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 209,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 208,887 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 207,712 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 206,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 191,909 miles

d/s steering tie rod end slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2011 19,190 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

d/s steering tie rod end slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2010 170,859 miles

drivers side steering tie rod slight wear

Fail 2 Mar 2010 170,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers side steering tie rod slight wear

Pass 24 Feb 2009 147,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 146,886 miles

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

slight play in rack

Fail 12 Mar 2008 146,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

slight play in rack

Fail 22 Feb 2008 146,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 133,629 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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J787 ODF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J787 ODF, 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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J787 ODF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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