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J939 FTU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,703 mi
Last recorded11,703 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ939 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,703 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp beam pattern,battery insecure,n/s inner wheel arch corroded,brake servo corroded,n/s chassis leg corroded,o/s/f suspension arm inner rear bush,o/s/f strut corroded.

n/s/f suspension arm inner rear bush,o/s/r and n/s/r shockers corroded,fuel tank straps corroded,rear shockers damp.

rear service brake high imbalance

Fail 26 Oct 2006 11,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp beam pattern,battery insecure,n/s inner wheel arch corroded,brake servo corroded,n/s chassis leg corroded,o/s/f suspension arm inner rear bush,o/s/f strut corroded.

n/s/f suspension arm inner rear bush,o/s/r and n/s/r shockers corroded,fuel tank straps corroded,rear shockers damp.

rear service brake high imbalance

Pass 26 Oct 2005 109,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust box heatshield,rubber mounting on rear exhaust

rear service brake hilgh imbalance 41%

stone chip on windscreen,front nearside chassis leg near battery box corroded

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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J939 FTU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J939 FTU, 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 J939 FTU registered?

J939 FTU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1992.

Is J939 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J939 FTU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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