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J650 DUC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,070 mi
Last recorded136,070 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ650 DUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 136,070 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 136,012 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear seats and seat belts removed from vehicle at time of test

bad engine oil leak

exhaust resting on tunnel, incorrectly postioned / fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer knocking on nearside rear suspension mounting

rear brake pipe very close to exhaust pipe

rear plastic fuel pipe kinked

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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J650 DUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J650 DUC, 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 J650 DUC registered?

J650 DUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J650 DUC safe to buy?

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