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J552 OFJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,950 mi
Last recorded143,950 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 OFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 143,950 miles

advise battery insecure

advise n/s wiper blade split but still clearing screen at time of test

advise o/s front tyre close to legal limits of 1.6mm

advise rear exhaust rubber spliting change as soon as possible

advise steel feed to o/s rear cylinder rusty

advise steel feeds to o/s & n/s front flexibles rusty

strong advise rear silencer poor condition & minor leak of exhaust gasses change as soon as possible

Fail 14 Sep 2007 142,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 135,807 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 135,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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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J552 OFJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J552 OFJ, 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 J552 OFJ registered?

J552 OFJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 February 1992.

Is J552 OFJ safe to buy?

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