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J830 RKX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,448 mi
Last recorded159,448 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 RKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 159,448 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 159,425 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 159,424 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 159,390 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 156,346 miles

Nearside rear door inoperative from the outside

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Vehicle idles poorly

Fail 25 Sep 2008 156,332 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear door inoperative from the outside

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Vehicle idles poorly

Pass 31 Aug 2007 152,827 miles

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

as per previous VT32

Fail 30 Aug 2007 152,814 miles

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

advanced corrosion to rear brake hose ferruls,nsf lower ball joint dust cover split,nsr road wheel slightly distorted,slight exhaust blow from manifold area,front discs have corrosion to them but not considered excesssive

Fail 28 Aug 2007 152,792 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 152,776 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

NSR DOOR STEP CORRODED

NSR ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED

OSF TYRE NEARING LIMIT

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULS CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM MANIFOLD AREA

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 RKX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 RKX, 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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J830 RKX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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