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J578 SWL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,083 mi
Last recorded152,083 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 SWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 152,083 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 151,901 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 149,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 149,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 148,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jan 2009 144,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 141,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 136,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 136,534 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 131,639 miles

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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J578 SWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J578 SWL, 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 J578 SWL registered?

J578 SWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J578 SWL safe to buy?

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