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J358 SRP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,945 mi
Last recorded179,945 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ358 SRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 179,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 176,869 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 175,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 173,730 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 173,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 171,832 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 169,925 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 169,925 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 167,568 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 167,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 162,805 miles

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

both rear flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2007 162,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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J358 SRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J358 SRP, 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 J358 SRP registered?

J358 SRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1992.

Is J358 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J358 SRP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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