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J351 POD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,179 mi
Last recorded47,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 POD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,179 miles

brake pipes on vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,097 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 47,097 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,880 miles

some corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,479 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 44,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 42,484 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 42,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J351 POD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J351 POD, 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 J351 POD registered?

J351 POD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J351 POD safe to buy?

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