MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J359 DUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J359 DUC, 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 J359 DUC registered?
J359 DUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1992.
Is J359 DUC safe to buy?
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