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J354 PDD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ354 PDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,346 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 104,346 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,010 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 90,048 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 90,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,208 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,880 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 54,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 42,546 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,618 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 41,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,224 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,944 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 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J354 PDD, 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 J354 PDD registered?

J354 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J354 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J354 PDD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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