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J218 GMX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,501 mi
Last recorded109,501 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 GMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 109,501 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 109,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust noisey :(

Fail 4 Oct 2008 104,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 104,805 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 88,154 miles

off side rear beam axle bush split not causing excessive movement

Pass 24 Sep 2005 78,010 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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J218 GMX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J218 GMX, 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 J218 GMX registered?

J218 GMX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J218 GMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J218 GMX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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