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J394 GTP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,929 mi
Last recorded137,929 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ394 GTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 137,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both rear axle tyre size smaller than front tyre size

Fail 14 Aug 2009 137,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both rear axle tyre size smaller than front tyre size

Pass 23 Aug 2008 133,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 127,886 miles

advise new front flexi brake hoses, starting to perish.

slight oil leak from rocker cover area.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 120,768 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brakes out of balance

steering feels very light

Fail 31 Jan 2007 120,768 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 111,341 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 111,336 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread pattern

rear fog lamp switch stiff

slight play at both front strut top mounts

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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J394 GTP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J394 GTP, 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

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What year was J394 GTP registered?

J394 GTP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J394 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J394 GTP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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