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J872 RFC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,035 mi
Last recorded170,035 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ872 RFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 170,035 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 170,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 169,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 165,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 158,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 158,990 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 149,307 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 149,299 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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 141,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 130,360 miles

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

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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J872 RFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J872 RFC, 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 J872 RFC registered?

J872 RFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J872 RFC safe to buy?

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