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J979 TPC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,409 mi
Last recorded111,409 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 TPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s o/s inner sills coroded but not xs

Pass 21 Jun 2012 103,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f n/s/r sill panels showing sighns of corrotion but not x/s at this point

Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,506 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r o/s/f outer sills have slight corrotion not xs yet

rear exhaust box starting to blow verry slightly

Pass 28 May 2009 93,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,433 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 84,417 miles

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

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

water pump leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,881 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 74,791 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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J979 TPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J979 TPC, 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 J979 TPC registered?

J979 TPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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