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J870 SPF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

160,633 mi
Last recorded160,633 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 SPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 160,633 miles

BORDER LINE DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH SIDE WALLS (EVIDENCE OF BEING RUN FLAT) RECOMMEND ATTENTION

BORDER LINE LONG/DEEP CUT/SPLIT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL (RECOMMEND ATTENTION)

corrosion in - nearside under sill to floor, offside outer sill

corrosion in all brake pipes

slight deterioration in rear axle beam bushes

slight exhaust leak from manifold & exhaust connection areas

Fail 14 Oct 2008 160,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

BORDER LINE DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH SIDE WALLS (EVIDENCE OF BEING RUN FLAT) RECOMMEND ATTENTION

corrosion in - nearside under sill to floor, offside outer sill

corrosion in all brake pipes

slight deterioration in rear axle beam bushes

slight exhaust leak from manifold & exhaust connection areas

Fail 5 Jul 2008 160,620 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight exhaust leak from manifold area & exhaust connections

slight wear in rear axle main mounting bushes

Pass 22 May 2007 159,847 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 159,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs wearing thin

slight brake bind on n/s/f

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight exhaust leak around manifold area

slight leak at centre exhaust joint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

some lift in n/s/f top shocker bush

Pass 2 Jun 2006 149,240 miles

Both o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode

N/s head lamp chipped

Fail 2 Jun 2006 149,240 miles

Both o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

N/s head lamp chipped

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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J870 SPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc 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 J870 SPF, 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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J870 SPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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