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J281 OSM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,566 mi
Last recorded122,566 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 OSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 122,566 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 119,771 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 119,757 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 117,077 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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J281 OSM 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 J281 OSM, 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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What year was J281 OSM registered?

J281 OSM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J281 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J281 OSM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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