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J341 JFG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,688 mi
Last recorded149,688 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ341 JFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 149,688 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2012 149,687 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 141,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 141,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 133,971 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2010 133,968 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2009 128,183 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2009 128,183 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 121,776 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind nearside front

Pass 17 Oct 2007 114,015 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 114,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside mnirror cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2006 107,609 miles

both door mirrors broken/loose

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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J341 JFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J341 JFG, 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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J341 JFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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