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J912 VAW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

205,007 mi
Last recorded205,007 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 VAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 205,007 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 199,986 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 196,610 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 191,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 186,554 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 178,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 171,111 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter has small amount of grease on it

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

Offside Rear slightly noisey

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 170,196 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 166,538 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 166,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 161,213 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 156,052 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 156,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 150,632 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 145,903 miles

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

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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J912 VAW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J912 VAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J912 VAW registered?

J912 VAW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J912 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J912 VAW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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