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J43 REC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,483 mi
Last recorded86,483 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43 REC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,483 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 86,483 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight play

free play at steering wheel rim

inner steering rack play both sides

nearside front section of outer sill holed/damaged

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

offside rear brake hose slightly pig tailed

Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 78,915 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside outer sill front section is corroded and damaged

offside front tyre outer side wall perishing

play at steering wheel rim

Pass 3 Aug 2006 102,355 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion

inner and outer sills are damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2006 102,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front brake discs have surface rust

inner/outer sills have slight damage

rear tyres are wearing bald on edges

Fail 11 May 2006 102,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

petrol pump pipe fouls brake pipe. fuse bob drops down,in daqerous position battery, insecure.

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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J43 REC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 J43 REC, 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 J43 REC registered?

J43 REC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J43 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J43 REC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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