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J364 ETO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,213 mi
Last recorded163,213 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ364 ETO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 163,213 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 163,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

oil leak from engine area

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 158,834 miles

battery insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2009 158,764 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2008 153,565 miles

TEMP WARNING LIGHT ON

WELDING REPAIRSS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 28 Oct 2008 153,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S REAR FLEXABLE BRAKE HOSE SECURED WITH CABLE TIE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SUSPECT SILLS RUSTED

Pass 26 Oct 2007 147,503 miles

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S OF STEERING RACK

SURFACE CORROSION REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 26 Oct 2007 147,503 miles

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

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S OF STEERING RACK

SURFACE CORROSION REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 20 Nov 2006 137,932 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 19 Nov 2005 126,668 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 126,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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J364 ETO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J364 ETO, 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 J364 ETO registered?

J364 ETO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J364 ETO safe to buy?

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