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J221 GRH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,426 mi
Last recorded91,426 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 GRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 91,426 miles

ADVISE corrosion (but not excessive ) to o/s rear wheel arch areas

ADVISE corrosion (but not excessive) to o/s and n/slower outer sill areas

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 91,341 miles

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

ADVISE Corrosion (but not excessive ) to o/s rear wheel arch area

ADVISE Corrosion (but not excessive) to o/s and n/s lower outer sill areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 83,528 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 83,428 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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J221 GRH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J221 GRH, 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 J221 GRH registered?

J221 GRH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J221 GRH safe to buy?

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