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J303 SFX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ303 SFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 169,321 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 163,245 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 163,245 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 158,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 152,925 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery tray getting abit corroded

Exhaust abit corroded in places

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded

Front and rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Fuel tank support straps abit corroded

O/S/R chassis area around susp/arm mount getting abit corroded

Rear end metal b/pipes abit corroded in places and front to rear pipe at N/S/R areas also abit corroded

Rear exhaust silencer getting abit corroded and slight leak

Slight wear and movement at both rear w/bearings (esp N/S/R)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 152,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery tray getting abit corroded

Exhaust abit corroded in places

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded

Front and rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Fuel tank support straps abit corroded

O/S/R chassis area around susp/arm mount getting abit corroded

Rear end metal b/pipes abit corroded in places and front to rear pipe at N/S/R areas also abit corroded

Rear exhaust silencer getting abit corroded and slight leak

Slight wear and movement at both rear w/bearings (esp N/S/R)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 147,156 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 147,156 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 143,066 miles

2 X Rear steel brake pipes are rusty/

Front brake pads apprar low on friction material.

Oil loss at engine area.

Reduced performance at offside park brake.

Rusting at offside rear inner sill.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 136,106 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 13,098 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 127,002 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 127,001 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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J303 SFX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J303 SFX, 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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J303 SFX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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