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J445 ORP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ445 ORP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,601 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 88,585 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,844 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 82,842 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2006 77,094 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 77,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J445 ORP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J445 ORP, 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 J445 ORP registered?

J445 ORP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J445 ORP safe to buy?

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