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J92 CNO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,936 mi
Last recorded164,936 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ92 CNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 164,936 miles

both front inner wing/wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside front floor has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake load compensator valve damp

Fail 8 Feb 2013 164,936 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front inner wing/wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside front floor has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake load compensator valve damp

Fail 8 Feb 2012 159,472 miles

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

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front brake discs have surface corrosion

metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2012 159,472 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front brake discs have surface corrosion

metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2010 159,200 miles

both front inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

both outer sills have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and tread perishing

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear brake load sensor valve is damp

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 159,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

both outer sills have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and tread perishing

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear brake load sensor valve is damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 155,490 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 145,763 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 14,560 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 145,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 May 2007 137,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 131,020 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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J92 CNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J92 CNO, 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 J92 CNO registered?

J92 CNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J92 CNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J92 CNO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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