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J945 VHP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,026 mi
Last recorded131,026 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ945 VHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 131,026 miles

Central Rear seat clasp cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 131,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Central Rear seat clasp cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 130,575 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 130,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 128,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 128,901 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,518 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly songy

rear centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,354 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 126,348 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,881 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 123,879 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 123,008 miles

front wings corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,176 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 12,171 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,922 miles

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 115,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,806 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 107,742 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 107,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 105,065 miles

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

rear centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 101,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 97,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,182 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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J945 VHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J945 VHP, 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 J945 VHP registered?

J945 VHP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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