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J35 HMM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,720 mi
Last recorded110,720 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 HMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate very slightly cracked

ns rear wheel bearing very slightly nois

Pass 12 Jun 2008 105,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear no plates perishing

Front crossmember corroding

N/S & o/S front struts slight movement / wear

N/S/F floor / anti roll bar bracket bent

N/S/R brake backplate damp with brake fluid no leaks at time of test and performance o.k.

O/S/F chasis leg covered in fille unable to assess for corrosion

Sill covers fitted unable to check sills for corrosion

Steering rack / column slight wear

Fail 5 Jun 2008 105,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear no plates perishing

Front crossmember corroding

N/S & o/S front struts slight movement / wear

N/S/F floor / anti roll bar bracket bent

N/S/R brake backplate damp with brake fluid no leaks at time of test and performance o.k.

O/S/F chasis leg covered in fille unable to assess for corrosion

Sill covers fitted unable to check sills for corrosion

Steering rack / column slight wear

Fail 5 May 2006 105,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear fuel pipe coroding

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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J35 HMM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 J35 HMM, 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 J35 HMM registered?

J35 HMM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 1992.

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