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J968 RMJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,323 mi
Last recorded115,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ968 RMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,843 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion n/s rear brake pipe

corrosion o/s rear axle mounting area

Fail 9 Jun 2009 91,700 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion n/s rear brake pipe

corrosion o/s rear axle mounting area

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,595 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 77,555 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,490 miles

rear axle bushes have play

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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J968 RMJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J968 RMJ, 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 J968 RMJ registered?

J968 RMJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J968 RMJ safe to buy?

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