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J869 THP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,208 mi
Last recorded113,208 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ869 THP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 113,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,278 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 109,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 106,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 102,163 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 102,163 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 98,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 89,172 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 89,172 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,685 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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J869 THP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J869 THP, 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 J869 THP registered?

J869 THP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1992.

Is J869 THP safe to buy?

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