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J972 SPK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,080 mi
Last recorded94,080 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 SPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases canter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 94,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases canter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,740 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,893 miles

both rear wheel mbearing has slight movement

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,335 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 15 Apr 2013 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,136 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,912 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,097 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 83,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,191 miles

slight seepeag from power steering pipe

Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,191 miles

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

slight seepeag from power steering pipe

Fail 28 Apr 2008 79,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,726 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 76,726 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brakes have an imbalance, n/s lower effort.

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

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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J972 SPK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J972 SPK, 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 J972 SPK registered?

J972 SPK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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