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J415 PDD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,975 mi
Last recorded93,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ415 PDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,975 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corroded on n/s and o/s front

no washer on n/s

o/s door mirror not fully secure

Pass 20 Jul 2009 90,131 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 90,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rattle in middle exhaust box---emissions ok

slight movement in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2008 86,217 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear axle mount bushes slight movement

floors and chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 78,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2006 78,547 miles

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

brake fluid level above maximum

oil traces on engine

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear number plate deteriorating

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

small blow from exhaust frontpipe join

steering rack rough in operation

Pass 25 Jul 2005 75,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

slight exhaust blow from front joint .

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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J415 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J415 PDD, 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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J415 PDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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