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J835 LVV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,052 mi
Last recorded98,052 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 LVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,052 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 98,052 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,131 miles

OS outer CV boot perrished

Fail 14 May 2014 95,909 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept zone

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2014 95,909 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept zone

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2013 94,981 miles

Fuel cap broken but sealing device is intact.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight leaks from both outer cv boots (split type. )

Fail 14 May 2013 94,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fuel cap broken but sealing device is intact.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight leaks from both outer cv boots (split type. )

Vehicle running very weak (vucuum hose is disconnected near carburettor.)

both wipers noisy and worn (would recommend replaced.)

Pass 16 May 2012 92,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam tell tale not working

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 90,879 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 88,085 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 88,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 83,275 miles

both rear dampers leaking

fuel cap broken but seals

Fail 21 May 2009 83,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear dampers leaking

fuel cap broken but seals

Pass 20 May 2008 79,959 miles

fuel pipe in engine bay chaffing at alt arm

o/s rear brake furrule corrision

Fail 20 May 2008 79,959 miles

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

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

fuel pipe in engine bay chaffing at alt arm

o/s rear brake furrule corrision

Pass 23 May 2007 77,586 miles

same as original advisory notice

Fail 19 May 2007 77,586 miles

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel cap damaged

headlamp patterns fading

offside rear lamp lens water in lens

Pass 19 May 2006 74,830 miles

please see advice notice allready issued on test no 563499436100

Pass 19 May 2006 74,830 miles

front cv boots perished but not split yet

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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J835 LVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 J835 LVV, 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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J835 LVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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