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J474 HCD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,271 mi
Last recorded109,271 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ474 HCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,271 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 109,271 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 107,871 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 107,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 97,924 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 93,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 91,230 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 90,018 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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J474 HCD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J474 HCD, 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 J474 HCD registered?

J474 HCD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1992.

Is J474 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J474 HCD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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