MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front brakes binding slightly
offside front wing corroded in lower rear corner
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise o/s/r & n/s/r beam bushes unbonding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
001 rear brake compensator shows signs of slight leak † †002 slight exhaust leak from centre join
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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J38 MBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 J38 MBJ, 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 J38 MBJ registered?
J38 MBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.
Is J38 MBJ safe to buy?
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