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J354 FWV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,438 mi
Last recorded179,438 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ354 FWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 179,438 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 174,483 miles

hazard switch difficult to operate

Fail 9 Jan 2009 174,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hazard switch difficult to operate

Pass 10 Jan 2008 168,491 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 161,731 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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J354 FWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J354 FWV, 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 J354 FWV registered?

J354 FWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J354 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J354 FWV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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