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J898 GNP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,837 mi
Last recorded130,837 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 GNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,837 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perished

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

NS and OS lower sill areas weak with corrosion

OSF wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 126,172 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 121,231 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 121,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 116,495 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some free play in the NS and OS front strut tops.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 116,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some free play in the NS and OS front strut tops.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 113,056 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 113,054 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,570 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,261 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 96,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 888,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,282 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 75,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 73,582 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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J898 GNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J898 GNP, 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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J898 GNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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