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J282 SFC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 SFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 144,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 144,332 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 143,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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J282 SFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J282 SFC, 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 J282 SFC registered?

J282 SFC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 1992.

Is J282 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J282 SFC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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