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J883 VNY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,494 mi
Last recorded70,494 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ883 VNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,938 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/r tyre on wearbands

Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/r tyre on wearbands

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,461 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,465 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 59,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,411 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 59,411 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,238 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 59,238 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

osf wing damaged - slight play (nsf osr nsr wheel bearing - steering column )

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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J883 VNY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J883 VNY, 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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J883 VNY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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