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J258 OBD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,116 mi
Last recorded158,116 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 OBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 158,116 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

All tyres perished + cracking all over

Centre rear view mirror missing

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 147,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 146,699 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 143,833 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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J258 OBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J258 OBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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J258 OBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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