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J830 CUA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

193,684 mi
Last recorded193,684 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 CUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 193,684 miles

osf nsf susapension possible fault,to camber nsf,castor osf

osf seat belt slow to retract

osf shock damp and soft

osf tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 1 Dec 2007 193,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

osf shock damp and soft

osf tyre inner sidewall split

osf nsf susapension possible fault,to camber nsf,castor osf

osf seat belt slow to retract

Fail 20 Oct 2007 190,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake servo corroded

leak from o/s/f shockabsorber

n/s/r shockabsorber getting weak

n/s/r shockabsorber weak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 166,774 miles

o/s wiper blade split on ends †blow from centre section of exhaust †slight corrosion to front/rear brake pipes †slight leaks from both front shockabsorbers? †suspension was wet at the time †

play in o/s/r shockabsorber top mounting

Fail 20 Oct 2006 166,774 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split on ends †blow from centre section of exhaust †slight corrosion to front/rear brake pipes †slight leaks from both front shockabsorbers? †suspension was wet at the time †

play in o/s/r shockabsorber top mounting

Pass 21 Oct 2005 157,460 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 157,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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J830 CUA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J830 CUA, 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 J830 CUA registered?

J830 CUA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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