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J90 LFX

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,146 mi
Last recorded149,146 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 LFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 149,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front slight play steering rack joint

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,428 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion n/s/f floor

Fail 6 Mar 2015 126,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion n/s/f floor

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,605 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,843 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 103,639 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 94,687 miles

Oil leak

very light underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2010 90,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,886 miles

brake pedal travel long, poss due to rear brake adjustment

Fail 29 Sep 2009 84,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,977 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers smear,advise

rear no.plate weathered,advise

Pass 15 Aug 2007 75,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,608 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 69,608 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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J90 LFX is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 J90 LFX, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J90 LFX is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is J90 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 LFX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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