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J279 TRD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,386 mi
Last recorded138,386 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 TRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 138,386 miles

chip in windscreen

rear axle bushes perished

sill covers fitted

slight engine oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2012 136,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 136,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 134,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 133,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 131,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers over both side sill panels

Pass 31 Jan 2008 129,589 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 125,215 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 125,215 miles

Both rear tyres worn low . †

Pass 13 Feb 2006 122,868 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

plastic covers over both outer side sills, unable to carry out full inspection.

Fail 10 Feb 2006 122,868 miles

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.

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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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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J279 TRD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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