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J275 OBD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,514 mi
Last recorded132,514 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ275 OBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 132,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 132,500 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 132,500 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 129,810 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 129,810 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 118,932 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 118,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 106,365 miles

n/s/f inner c.v.j boot split,rear brake cables swollen, rear chassis legs corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2005 106,194 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank straps corrosion,o/s/r door not opening,front number plate broken,n/s/f headlamp condensation,rear chassis legs corrosion

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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J275 OBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J275 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.

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J275 OBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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