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J927 SEG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,739 mi
Last recorded121,739 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ927 SEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 121,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear number plate light weak

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2007 115,855 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 111,614 miles

STAINS AND SMELL OF FUEL AROUND FUEL FITTER,STROGLY RECOMMEND ATTENTION

front wipers secured with cable ties

see advise sheets issued on 29/12/2006,test number 311293936340

Fail 29 Nov 2006 111,460 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear chassis rails corroded by suspension mounts

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Front wiper blades slightly insecure - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel stains around fuel filter - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

General corrosion front and rear suspension components

NSR steel brake pipe corroding - RECOMMEND ATTENTION †

OSF & NSF Steel brake pipes corroding - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

OSF Floor/sill lip damaged, OSF lower sill corroded and holed ourside prescribed area - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Oil leak

Play in NSR wheel bearing

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Rear beam axle bushes perished and splitting

Rear brake balance poor

Rear brake hoses steel ends corroding

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

Steering seems heavy - RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION

front exhaust section and joint badly corroded

front steel brake pipes corroding

knock in steering,play in steering rack

nsf head lamp mount cracked

nsf sill and lip damaged

nsr tyre perishing

play in top steering column bush

slight corrosion outer sills/door shuts

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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J927 SEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J927 SEG, 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 J927 SEG registered?

J927 SEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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