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J374 PNV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,451 mi
Last recorded85,451 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ374 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 85,428 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 76,911 miles

corrosion to o/s/r chassis leg

damage to side walls on both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2008 76,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to o/s/r chassis leg

damage to side walls on both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear axle bushes have slight play

slight exhaust blow from downpipe

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,390 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,257 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 68,257 miles

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

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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J374 PNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J374 PNV, 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 J374 PNV registered?

J374 PNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J374 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J374 PNV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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