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J363 JCR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,903 mi
Last recorded73,903 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ363 JCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,903 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 73,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,151 miles

near side rear door outer handle broken but not stopping the opening of door

Fail 29 Oct 2007 69,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

near side rear door outer handle broken but not stopping the opening of door

Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,798 miles

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

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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J363 JCR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc 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 J363 JCR, 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 J363 JCR registered?

J363 JCR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J363 JCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J363 JCR 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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