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J633 PBM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,706 mi
Last recorded155,706 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ633 PBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 155,706 miles

offside rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 155,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 155,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 154,949 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 154,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 154,811 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 154,802 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 154,190 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 149,256 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 143,118 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,750 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 136,082 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 136,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 133,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 128,439 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 125,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 120,298 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 115,357 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 109,427 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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J633 PBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J633 PBM, 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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J633 PBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1992.

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