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J802 DHV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,334 mi
Last recorded122,334 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ802 DHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,334 miles

Both rear starting to crack

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Slight coolant leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 122,329 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet cable handle broken

Both rear starting to crack

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,887 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 121,883 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

passanger seat missing at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2013 120,983 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 120,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,809 miles

nearside front seat runners have play

offside front seat runners have play

Fail 11 Apr 2011 120,809 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

nearside front seat runners have play

offside front seat runners have play

Pass 22 Oct 2009 11,740 miles

Front number plate cracked

Noise from steering

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play in the bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2009 117,406 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Noise from steering

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play in the bushes

Pass 12 May 2008 116,006 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 115,966 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 111,088 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 111,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 109,490 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 109,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J802 DHV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J802 DHV, 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 J802 DHV registered?

J802 DHV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J802 DHV safe to buy?

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