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J539 ANW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,514 mi
Last recorded92,514 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ539 ANW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,514 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 88,639 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around drain hole near to o/s rear suspension mtg

corrosion at l/h outer sill not within perscribed area

Fail 1 Nov 2007 88,639 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion and holed to n/s sill not within perscribed area

Pass 1 Nov 2006 83,995 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 83,995 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J539 ANW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J539 ANW, 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 J539 ANW registered?

J539 ANW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J539 ANW safe to buy?

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