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J452 BAR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,186 mi
Last recorded189,186 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 BAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 189,186 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 189,073 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into brake compensation valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop position

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements 17% (min. 16%)

Fail 20 Oct 2022 189,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too low on screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into brake compensation valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop position

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 188,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 187,446 miles

Nearside headlamp kick up adjusted with tape

Offside headlamp kick up adjusted with tape

plastic cover sills fitted

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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J452 BAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J452 BAR, 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 J452 BAR registered?

J452 BAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J452 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J452 BAR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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