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J960 OKJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,463 mi
Last recorded172,463 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ960 OKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 172,463 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 184,599 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 184,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 181,624 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 178,455 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 176,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 161,164 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 161,164 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both outer sills covered

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

front grille loose

nearside front spotlight loose

nearside rear door will not open from outside

oil leaks in engine bay and the oil level is low

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

upper bodywork damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2006 160,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise brake servo corroded

advise n/s rear external door handle mechanism inoperative

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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J960 OKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J960 OKJ, 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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J960 OKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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