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J353 HMX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 HMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 108,353 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 108,353 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 100,573 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,498 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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J353 HMX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J353 HMX, 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

How do I check the history of J353 HMX?

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What year was J353 HMX registered?

J353 HMX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J353 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J353 HMX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J353 HMX have outstanding finance?

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