MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J871 VFS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J871 VFS, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J871 VFS?
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What year was J871 VFS registered?
J871 VFS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 1992.
Is J871 VFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J871 VFS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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