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J952 MLT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,761 mi
Last recorded81,761 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ952 MLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 81,761 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER SHOULDERS,NOT REASON FOR FAIL.

Pass 20 May 2011 81,640 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 81,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 81,148 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 81,148 miles

Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 80,790 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER SHOULDERS.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 May 2007 80,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 80,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 78,987 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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J952 MLT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J952 MLT, 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 J952 MLT registered?

J952 MLT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J952 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J952 MLT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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