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J8 YVG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,964 mi
Last recorded206,964 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 YVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 206,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 206,271 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 206,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 215,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 205,468 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 205,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 205,600 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 204,388 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 190,050 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 190,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 197,772 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 197,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 190,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 15 Jul 2008 179,002 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 5 Jul 2008 178,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2007 176,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 173,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 170,631 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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J8 YVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J8 YVG, 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 J8 YVG registered?

J8 YVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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