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J961 FAB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,334 mi
Last recorded181,334 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ961 FAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 181,334 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 181,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 180,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 15 May 2018 180,737 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking near fuel tank (7.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 May 2017 180,338 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 179,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 178,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 176,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

minor damage to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil residue on engine

play in both rear wheel bearings

underbody heaivily underseald unabel to fully asses some components

Fail 9 Mar 2014 176,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

minor damage to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil residue on engine

play in both rear wheel bearings

smell of fuel at rear of vehicle, no leak found

underbody heaivily underseald unabel to fully asses some components

Pass 16 May 2013 176,718 miles

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes under bonnet corroded

rear bumper support corroded

Oil leak

all under vicle and under wheel arches heavily covered in under seal/wax

rear skirt below bumper as had its brace removed leaving a few small holes in boot floor

side skirts and wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2013 176,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipe leading across the side of fuel tank is corroded and chaffing the tank

fuel pipe under bonnet corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside front wheel arch starting to blister

rear bumper support corroded

side skirts and wheel arch covers fitted making it difficult to test some items

Pass 18 Oct 2011 172,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to bulk head which could cause weakness around steering and braking components

Pass 11 Oct 2010 163,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 161,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,879 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 158,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 150,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,310 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 142,996 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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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J961 FAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J961 FAB, 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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J961 FAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 1992.

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