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J36 REC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,148 mi
Last recorded173,148 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 REC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 173,148 miles

Brake pipe to offside rear brake hose is starting to corrode.

Nearside door mirror galsa is missing at time of test.

Offside and nearside rear axle beam mounting bushes are starting to split.

Oil leaks from engine and gear box.

Stone chip in front windscreen to nearside .

Fail 1 Aug 2006 173,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/rear brake pipe corrroded

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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J36 REC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J36 REC, 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

How do I check the history of J36 REC?

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What year was J36 REC registered?

J36 REC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J36 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J36 REC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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