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J595 OTT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ595 OTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 155,753 miles

Area arount fuel filler cap corroded not considered excessive at time of test

Brake pipe to offside rear starting to corrode

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside front tyre getting low on inside edge

Power steering pump damp

Rear number plate deteriorating

Steering rack boots starting to perish

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 17 Jun 2010 155,753 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Area arount fuel filler cap corroded not considered excessive at time of test

Brake pipe to offside rear starting to corrode

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside front tyre getting low on inside edge

Power steering pump damp

Rear number plate deteriorating

Steering rack boots starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2009 147,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 139,282 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 130,042 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 120,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J595 OTT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J595 OTT, 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 J595 OTT registered?

J595 OTT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J595 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J595 OTT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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