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J146 ONH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,857 mi
Last recorded183,857 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 ONH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 183,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 178,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 173,658 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 173,611 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 167,190 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 167,012 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 66,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 158,855 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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J146 ONH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J146 ONH, 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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J146 ONH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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