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J331 SPR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,450 mi
Last recorded162,450 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ331 SPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2010 162,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f seatbelt webbing slightly worn

o/s/f tyre tread depth low on inner edge (2mm)

power steering pump damp

rear brake pipes corroding

rear subframe bushes perished and worn

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

steering rack gaiters slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2009 158,694 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

downpipe in poor condition

exhaust leaking at joints

exhaust leaking at manifold area

front pads low

os window not working

rear subframe bushes in poor condition

stone chips in screen

Fail 20 May 2009 158,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

downpipe in poor condition

exhaust leaking at joints

exhaust leaking at manifold area

front pads low

os window not working

rear subframe bushes in poor condition

stone chips in screen

Pass 29 May 2008 153,647 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2008 153,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 148,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 141,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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J331 SPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 J331 SPR, 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 J331 SPR registered?

J331 SPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J331 SPR safe to buy?

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