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J653 FGW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,044 mi
Last recorded38,044 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 FGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 38,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 37,638 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,184 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,721 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,649 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,408 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 36,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust rubber broken on rear silencer

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,278 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,223 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,636 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 35,636 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,820 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,964 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,798 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,418 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,870 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,238 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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J653 FGW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J653 FGW, 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 J653 FGW registered?

J653 FGW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 1992.

Is J653 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J653 FGW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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