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J817 GGP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,643 mi
Last recorded109,643 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ817 GGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 109,643 miles

both inner and outer sills are damaged

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers are detached

dashboard service indicator is lit

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

headlight washers are broken causing low pressure to the windowscreen washers

major oil leaks in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre is nearing the limits of wear

offside door mirror glass is of the stick on type

offside rear foglight lens is cracked

offside rear tyre is cracking and worn

slight electrical fault on both rear sidelights

slight play in both front seats

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play to the upper steering column bearing

vehicle battery is loose in the holder

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 17 Mar 2011 109,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both inner and outer sills are damaged

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers are detached

dashboard service indicator is lit

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

headlight washers are broken causing low pressure to the windowscreen washers

major oil leaks in the engine bay

nearside front tyre is very close to the limits of wear

offside door mirror glass is of the stick on type

offside rear foglight lens is cracked

offside rear tyre is cracking and worn

power steering pump is noisy on full lock. This is due to a very loose belt. Also the power steering is badly overfilled

slight electrical fault on both rear sidelights

slight play in both front seats

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vehicle battery is loose in the holder

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 25 Mar 2010 102,908 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

poor washer aim

Fail 20 Mar 2010 102,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

poor washer aim

Pass 3 Mar 2009 99,355 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 94,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 85,602 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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J817 GGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J817 GGP, 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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J817 GGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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