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J245 EPW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,350 mi
Last recorded71,350 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 EPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,350 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,976 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 70,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,279 miles

front section of exhaust weak and corroded.both side outer sills dented/damaged/

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,820 miles

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

Slight play in front top suspension mountings.

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,696 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNTING.SURFACE CORROSION ON VARIUOS BRAKE PIPES,HEADLAMP PATTERNS JUST VISABLE.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,345 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,639 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,558 miles

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION,O/S/F HEADLAMP PATTERN JUST VISABLE,

Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,645 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,774 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 53,774 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone bushes slight splitting.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,102 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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J245 EPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J245 EPW, 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 J245 EPW registered?

J245 EPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 1992.

Is J245 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J245 EPW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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