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J203 ORY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,557 mi
Last recorded100,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 ORY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 100,557 miles

N/S front sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S rear sill closure panel corroded

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 31 May 2008 100,541 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S front sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S rear sill closure panel corroded

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,015 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,344 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 76,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 67,878 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2005 67,878 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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J203 ORY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J203 ORY, 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 J203 ORY registered?

J203 ORY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J203 ORY safe to buy?

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