MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,386 miAbove average mileage for this year
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chip in windscreen
rear axle bushes perished
sill covers fitted
slight engine oil leak
underbody corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
plastic covers over both outer side sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
plastic covers over both outer side sills
Battery insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
excessive corrosion in nearside and offside front outer side sills not load bearing
nearside rear shock absorber weak
plastic covers over outer side sills unable to carry out full inspection
slight leak from fuel filter hose clip
Both the front ends of the outer side sills have excessive corrorsion but is not within 30cm of any load bearing point
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outer side sills have plastic covers. Unable to carry out full inspection
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
plastic covers over both side sill panels
Both rear tyres worn low . †
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both rear tyres worn low . †
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
plastic covers over both outer side sills, unable to carry out full inspection.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
plastic covers over outer side sills unable to carry out full inspection
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J279 TRD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 J279 TRD, 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 J279 TRD registered?
J279 TRD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1992.
Is J279 TRD safe to buy?
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