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J922 MCV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,701 mi
Last recorded100,701 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ922 MCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 100,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 177,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,204 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded surface corrosion ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,994 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 98,994 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,066 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,256 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 96,196 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 91,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 84,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 81,152 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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J922 MCV 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 73.3%.

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 J922 MCV, 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 J922 MCV registered?

J922 MCV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J922 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J922 MCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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