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J386 CGJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,340 mi
Last recorded193,340 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ386 CGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 193,340 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 193,281 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2008 151,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 139,940 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 125,615 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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J386 CGJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J386 CGJ, 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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How do I check the history of J386 CGJ?

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What year was J386 CGJ registered?

J386 CGJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J386 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J386 CGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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