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J651 HWV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,135 mi
Last recorded181,135 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ651 HWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 181,135 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 181,132 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

min tread depth o/s/f=1.6m n/s/f=2mm o/s/r=1.6m n/s/r=5m..

Pass 4 Jan 2007 169,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 154,281 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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J651 HWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J651 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J651 HWV registered?

J651 HWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J651 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J651 HWV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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