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J340 BAR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,823 mi
Last recorded140,823 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 140,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 132,076 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 122,854 miles

Oil leak

exhaust repaired at centre silencer [reccd replacement]

o/s headlamp condensated

slight play in o/s/front inner rack end

surface corrosion on o/s/front brake pipe

Fail 22 Dec 2008 122,564 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust repaired at centre silencer [reccd replacement]

o/s headlamp condensated

slight play in o/s/front inner rack end

surface corrosion on o/s/front brake pipe

Pass 21 Dec 2007 115,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 115,263 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 108,158 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play. offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2005 99,522 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 99,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J340 BAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J340 BAR, 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 J340 BAR registered?

J340 BAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J340 BAR safe to buy?

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