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J537 ODG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,406 mi
Last recorded33,406 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ537 ODG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 33,406 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 33,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

surface corosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J537 ODG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J537 ODG, 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 J537 ODG registered?

J537 ODG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is J537 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J537 ODG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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