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J892 THP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,538 mi
Last recorded167,538 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ892 THP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 167,538 miles

Front caliper slide bolt dust covers missing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nsf tyre worn on outer shoulder

OS mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Screen cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2011 158,114 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 158,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Spare tyre bald

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 146,681 miles

OSR and NSR bump stops broken up

Pass 6 Mar 2009 135,952 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front top strut mount has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2009 135,858 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front top strut mount has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2008 121,485 miles

slight split on center box

Pass 22 Feb 2007 106,277 miles

n/s/r door dosent open

Pass 22 Feb 2006 94,713 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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J892 THP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J892 THP, 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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J892 THP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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