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J349 SPB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,298 mi
Last recorded147,298 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ349 SPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 147,298 miles

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

light corrosion everywhere

Fail 28 Oct 2014 147,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

light corrosion everywhere

Pass 17 Jul 2013 144,514 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 144,512 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 142,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 139,432 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 137,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 134,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 132,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 130,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 128,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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J349 SPB 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 J349 SPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J349 SPB registered?

J349 SPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J349 SPB safe to buy?

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