1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · J173 MRP
1992 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 162,145 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J173 MRP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2007
- 162,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J173 MRP Mileage History
- 17/08/2005124,692 mi
- 31/08/2005124,693 mi+1 mi
- 30/08/2006143,724 mi+19,031 mi
- 15/09/2006143,725 mi+1 mi
- 14/09/2007162,072 mi+18,347 mi
- 18/09/2007162,145 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 17,954 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
J173 MRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Golf (J173 MRP) between August 2005 and September 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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