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J375 MGV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,968 mi
Last recorded124,968 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ375 MGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 124,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 121,530 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front side lights dim

nearside front seat belt sticking

Fail 25 Feb 2010 121,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front side lights dim

engine oil level low

front nearside front seat belt sticking

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper rubber splitted

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 115,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 112,044 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 112,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 108,847 miles

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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J375 MGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J375 MGV, 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 J375 MGV registered?

J375 MGV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 1992.

Is J375 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J375 MGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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