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J338 DUU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,800 mi
Last recorded113,800 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 DUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 113,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 111,848 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 111,848 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 109,681 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 109,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,373 miles

Engine and gearbox leaking oil

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front reflector / fog lamp blanking plate missing

Offside front seat belt trapped underneath base of seat

Rear axle beam bushes perished

Slight power steering fluid leak from reservoir hose clamp

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 27 Dec 2006 104,562 miles

Engine and gearbox both leaking oil

Front wipers slightly smeary

Fuel cap non sealing cover does not close fully

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Offside front seat belt trapped around seat

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight power steering fluid leak from pump

Fail 27 Dec 2006 104,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Engine and gearbox both leaking oil

Front wipers slightly smeary

Fuel cap cover does not close fully

Fuel cap seal perished

Heavy coolant leak

Offside front seat belt trapped around seat

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight power steering fluid leak from pump

Pass 22 Dec 2005 101,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J338 DUU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J338 DUU, 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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J338 DUU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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