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J973 MFR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,744 mi
Last recorded78,744 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 MFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,915 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and heavily perished ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,430 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,059 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked outside swept area zone A

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

rear exhaust box poor fitting

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust poorly fitted contact with body

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,105 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,414 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 48,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 42,123 miles

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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J973 MFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J973 MFR, 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 J973 MFR registered?

J973 MFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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