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J929 MFW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,412 mi
Last recorded185,412 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 MFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 185,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 179,505 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 175,386 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

front floor has jacking damage and has been repaired

rear exhaust mounting not fully on

Fail 23 Nov 2010 175,381 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

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

front floors have jacking damage and have been repaired by welding

rear exhaust mounting not fully on

Pass 13 Oct 2009 169,762 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 169,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 165,580 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 165,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 159,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 151,016 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 143,255 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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J929 MFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J929 MFW, 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 J929 MFW registered?

J929 MFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 1992.

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