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J336 MHR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,514 mi
Last recorded94,514 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ336 MHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 94,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 94,511 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated ALL 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification SHOCK BOLT NUT MISSING AND TACK WELDED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached PLAY IN BODY (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive FAN SWITCH IN RAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT HOUSING ON CYLINDER HEAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,372 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 94,370 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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J336 MHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J336 MHR, 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 J336 MHR registered?

J336 MHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J336 MHR safe to buy?

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