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J326 ODU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,746 mi
Last recorded113,746 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ326 ODU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 113,746 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 113,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Both front suspension arms are badly corroded.

Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded near to limits.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,630 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2008 108,427 miles

front cross member corroded

rear brake hose furrells corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 108,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

front cross member corroded

rear brake hose furrells corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2007 103,526 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 103,526 miles

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

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

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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J326 ODU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J326 ODU, 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 J326 ODU registered?

J326 ODU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J326 ODU safe to buy?

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