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J954 RVS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,430 mi
Last recorded118,430 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ954 RVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 118,430 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2007 118,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroded but not pitted

condition front number plate

motor been parked up long time

Pass 3 Oct 2006 118,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

moter stood for long time

Oil leak

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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J954 RVS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc 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 J954 RVS, 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 J954 RVS registered?

J954 RVS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J954 RVS safe to buy?

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