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J832 LCR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,545 mi
Last recorded103,545 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ832 LCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 103,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 103,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,360 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 103,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,150 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 103,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 102,975 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 102,972 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,794 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 102,679 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,596 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 102,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 102,470 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 102,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

cooling fan faulty

Pass 1 May 2012 102,358 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,200 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre close to limit and cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 101,943 miles

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

cooling fan inop

Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 100,653 miles

Oil leak

advise rear wiperblade split

Pass 26 Apr 2006 100,204 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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J832 LCR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J832 LCR, 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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J832 LCR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 1992.

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