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J325 ERC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,660 mi
Last recorded137,660 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 ERC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 137,660 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 137,653 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL VERY HEAVLY ADVANCED IN CORROSION / BECOMING VERY WEAK IN PLACES

BOTH OUTER SILLS / FLOOR SECTIONS CORRODED / DAMAGED / ATTENTION REQUIRED / UNDERSIDE / PANELING HEAVLY CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE FLAT AND SIGNS OF BEING RAN FLAT

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK / PLASTIC COVERS MISSING ATTENTION REQUIRED / ALL REAR SEAT BELT DAMP / MOULDY

OFFSIDE FLOOR TO SILL SECTION BECOMING VERY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION / REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED / WEAK

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BOOT AERA SMELLS DAMP / MOULDY

SIGNS THROUGH OUT VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS THAT VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOOD FOR SOME TIME

VEHICLE IN GENERAL IN VERY POOR CONDITION

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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J325 ERC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J325 ERC, 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 J325 ERC registered?

J325 ERC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 1992.

Is J325 ERC safe to buy?

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