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J990 LDL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,718 mi
Last recorded82,718 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ990 LDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 82,571 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 75,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,572 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,254 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,756 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 57,756 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,156 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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J990 LDL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J990 LDL, 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 J990 LDL registered?

J990 LDL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 1992.

Is J990 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J990 LDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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