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J315 PRJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

151,611 mi
Last recorded151,611 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ315 PRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2007 151,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 147,922 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 147,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

steering excessively light when driving very dangerous

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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J315 PRJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc 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 J315 PRJ, 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 J315 PRJ registered?

J315 PRJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1992.

Is J315 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J315 PRJ 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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