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J353 SPB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,709 mi
Last recorded136,709 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 SPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 136,709 miles

Both front shock top mountings worn

Both outer body sills damaged

Front pads worn

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

Power steering pipe corroded

Rear nearside number plate lamp will soon need attention

Fail 17 Nov 2009 45,608 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front shock top mountings worn

Both outer body sills damaged

Front pads worn

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

Power steering pipe corroded

Rear nearside number plate lamp will soon need attention

Pass 18 Nov 2008 127,085 miles

front nearside tyre is worn

steering fluid leak

Fail 17 Nov 2008 127,085 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front nearside tyre is worn

steering fluid leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,355 miles

all shock absorbers will require attention

engine noise will require attention

f/n/s wheel bearing slack

f/o/s tyre worn & on limit

Fail 24 Oct 2007 118,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

f/o/s tyre worn & on limit

all shock absorbers will require attention

engine noise will require attention

f/n/s wheel bearing slack

Pass 24 Oct 2006 113,392 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 113,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J353 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.

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What year was J353 SPB registered?

J353 SPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J353 SPB safe to buy?

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