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J164 JHW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,423 mi
Last recorded82,423 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 JHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,423 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/TOP MOUNTS.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.R BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R EDGE WORN.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,431 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R EDGE WORN.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,877 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL LOW.F DISCS WORN-PADS CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,176 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,144 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL/SCREW IN ITS TREAD

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,353 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MUONT WORN.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.R SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 69,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MUONT WORN.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.R SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,873 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.GENERAL MIN OR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LAGS BEHIND N/S/R.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,127 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 51,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F N/S/F TOP MOUNTS WORN

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,239 miles

O/S/F N/S/F TOP MOUNTS WORN

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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J164 JHW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J164 JHW, 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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J164 JHW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1992.

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