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J337 SVS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,473 mi
Last recorded160,473 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ337 SVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 160,473 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension lowered

Pass 13 Sep 2022 160,441 miles

suspension lowered

Fail 13 Sep 2022 160,439 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspension lowered

Pass 20 Aug 2021 160,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 160,302 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2014 156,675 miles

bad engine oil leak

centre exhaust slight leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 151,847 miles

coolant leak from coolant pipes

nsf driveshaft gaiter perished and starting to leak

rear brake discs scored

Pass 16 Jul 2010 147,112 miles

lowered springs fitted

osr wheel bearing slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 146,982 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

lowered springs fitted

osr wheel bearing slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 141,870 miles

all tyre treads cut

osf tyre sidewall damaged

osr nsr wheel bearings slight play

temp repair to centre exhaust box

Pass 3 Jul 2008 135,955 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 135,955 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 130,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 125,008 miles

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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J337 SVS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J337 SVS, 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 J337 SVS registered?

J337 SVS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J337 SVS safe to buy?

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