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J872 SPG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ872 SPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,923 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,923 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,203 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 94,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,381 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,289 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 84,436 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 84,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 83,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,474 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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J872 SPG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J872 SPG, 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

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What year was J872 SPG registered?

J872 SPG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1992.

Is J872 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J872 SPG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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