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J408 PNH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,833 mi
Last recorded149,833 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 PNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 149,833 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 139,108 miles

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

botto arm corroding,bushes perishing

brake pads not checked

exhaust corroding

front flexis cracking

front tyres wearing close to treadbars

handbrake travel high

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/r tyre close to limit & nail intread

slight condensation n/s headlamp

slight interaction rear lights

slight oil leak on engine/transmission

slight play & noise rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s track rod end,steering rack

Fail 5 May 2009 139,108 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

botto arm corroding,bushes perishing

brake pads not checked

exhaust corroding

front flexis cracking

front tyres wearing close to treadbars

handbrake travel high

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/r tyre close to limit & nail intread

slight condensation n/s headlamp

slight interaction rear lights

slight oil leak on engine/transmission

slight play & noise rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s track rod end,steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2008 129,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

all metal brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

hand brake has high travel but not reaching its reserve

Fail 28 Feb 2008 129,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

all metal brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

hand brake has high travel but not reaching its reserve

Pass 3 Mar 2007 123,674 miles

1.Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 2 Mar 2007 123,674 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Rear wiper blade split †3.Metal brake not checked properly due to grease †4.Altenator belt cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2006 117,833 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 117,833 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

1.n/s/r tyre worn to limit †2.n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking †3.Oil leak on engine/transmission

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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J408 PNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J408 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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J408 PNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 1992.

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