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J403 PNH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,158 mi
Last recorded89,158 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 PNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 89,158 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to front floors+sills

lift in both front suspension strut top mountings

offside rear lamp damaged

slight twist in nearside front brake hose

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,218 miles

Front brake pads rattling in caliper carrier

slight play o/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,748 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,724 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 54,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,010 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 49,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J403 PNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J403 PNH, 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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J403 PNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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