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J29 GGT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,103 mi
Last recorded94,103 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 GGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f seat runners worn

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 94,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f seat runners worn

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 86,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 86,005 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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J29 GGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J29 GGT, 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 J29 GGT registered?

J29 GGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J29 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 GGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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