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J977 WSF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,808 mi
Last recorded161,808 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 WSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 161,808 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 159,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 153,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 147,746 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 143,097 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 143,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 136,470 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 136,468 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 132,211 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 132,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

petrol filler cap top missing but sealing ok

slight knock noise on steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2006 129,363 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 126,668 miles

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion started n/s rear outer sill & inner floor

Fail 19 Dec 2005 126,668 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion started n/s rear outer sill & inner floor

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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J977 WSF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J977 WSF, 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 J977 WSF registered?

J977 WSF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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