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J143 PDB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,472 mi
Last recorded130,472 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 PDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 130,472 miles

slight play steering rack mounting rubber

Fail 24 Jun 2021 130,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

slight play steering rack mounting rubber

Pass 2 Jun 2020 130,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,801 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 129,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 128,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 126,845 miles

o/s rear floor corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 126,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s rear floor corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,007 miles

slight play in both strut tops front.slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 122,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight play in both strut tops front.slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2010 119,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 116,320 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 112,565 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 112,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 107,631 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 107,619 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 104,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 104,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J143 PDB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J143 PDB, 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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J143 PDB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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