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J324 PNV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,719 mi
Last recorded106,719 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ324 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 106,719 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 106,719 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r coner bumper loose but not likly to fall off

Pass 14 Dec 2010 102,103 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 102,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

would suggest tracking is checked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,704 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 96,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,566 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,761 miles

damage to front bumper/grill on nearside

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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J324 PNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J324 PNV, 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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J324 PNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J324 PNV safe to buy?

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