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J931 MLR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

150,714 mi
Last recorded150,714 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ931 MLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 150,714 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 16 Jul 2009 150,680 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2008 145,674 miles

metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded slightly

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 141,890 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 141,890 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on suspension rubbers

Fail 2 Jul 2007 141,878 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 140,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

wear on suspension bushes

wear on tyres

Pass 16 Dec 2005 134,178 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 134,178 miles

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

front grill broken

silght play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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J931 MLR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J931 MLR, 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 J931 MLR registered?

J931 MLR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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