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J878 MLL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,908 mi
Last recorded92,908 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ878 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 92,908 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 86,970 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,607 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,265 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

offside rear tyre perished and feathered

Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,849 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND BOTH REAR TYRES ARE FEATHERED

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 68,849 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres feathered

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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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J878 MLL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 J878 MLL, 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 J878 MLL registered?

J878 MLL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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