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J42 BHJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,846 mi
Last recorded63,846 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 BHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,846 miles

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,699 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight wear both front suspension leg upper bearings

Fail 13 Dec 2018 63,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight wear both front suspension leg upper bearings

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,144 miles

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

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,661 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 62,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/front and both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/rear and o/s/front tyre walls have minor cracks

Fail 24 Feb 2012 60,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear axle beam mount bushes starting to split

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

o/s/rear tyre wall has minor cracks

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,300 miles

both rear axle beam mount bushes starting to split

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

o/s/rear tyre wall has minor cracks

Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,183 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,928 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 59,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,181 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,284 miles

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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J42 BHJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J42 BHJ, 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 J42 BHJ registered?

J42 BHJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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