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J348 JFG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,830 mi
Last recorded55,830 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ348 JFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,830 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Deep cut in O/S/F tyre sidewall. Tread is worn almost to the limit.

Engine running poorly.

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit and is perished.

Oil level is low.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,033 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 44,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components+brake ferrules corroding,tyres perishing,suspension bushes slight wear

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all 4 tyres are showing signs of age

Fail 25 Jun 2009 31,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,942 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,734 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,977 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J348 JFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J348 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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J348 JFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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