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J445 WGM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ445 WGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,640 miles

Headlamp beam images and light output poor, border line pass

Nearside front sill excessively corroded just outside prescribed area.

Nearside front tyre outer wall badly perished

Slight drag offside front brake

corrosion evident nearside front brake pipe

main silencer support bracket very poor condition

offside front brake pipe badly corroded

Rear lamps lacquered debateable light reduction evident,borderline pass

Tyre pressures suspect low

Fail 3 Aug 2010 100,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front sill excessively corroded just outside prescribed area.

Nearside front tyre outer wall badly perished

Slight drag offside front brake

corrosion evident nearside front brake pipe

main silencer support bracket very poor condition

offside front brake pipe badly corroded

Rear lamps lacquered debateable light reduction evident,borderline pass

Tyre pressures suspect low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 91,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,358 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes rusting in places

off side rear tyre worn down to legal limits

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,851 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes rusting where they pass through plastic clips

off side rear tyre inner edge worn and on legal limits

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2006 87,758 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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J445 WGM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J445 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

J445 WGM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 1992.

Is J445 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J445 WGM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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