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J348 PDD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,951 mi
Last recorded165,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ348 PDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 165,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 165,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 165,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust fouling on fuel tank

Fail 20 Jun 2024 165,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake flexes not attached correctly clips missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust fouling on fuel tank

Pass 26 Jul 2023 164,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 164,507 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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J348 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PDD, 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 J348 PDD registered?

J348 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J348 PDD safe to buy?

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