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J549 OAD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 OAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,133 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 125,133 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 123,543 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 123,541 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 123,540 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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J549 OAD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J549 OAD, 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 J549 OAD registered?

J549 OAD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J549 OAD safe to buy?

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