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J515 JHR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,054 mi
Last recorded153,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 JHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 153,054 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 153,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 152,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 152,132 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 149,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minor oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 141,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 133,093 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 124,296 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 10 Jan 2011 124,296 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 114,769 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,570 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 105,570 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 95,267 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,705 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 74,681 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J515 JHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J515 JHR, 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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J515 JHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J515 JHR safe to buy?

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