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J654 GWP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ654 GWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,417 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arch corroded

o/s/front wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 95,272 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arch corroded

n/s/f/ rack gaiter twisted

o/s/front wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 92,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 90,145 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f/and o/s/r/ wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 86,992 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/and o/r/ wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,740 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 83,716 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

brake spongy

misfire

Pass 25 Apr 2009 83,043 miles

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

front suspension bushes worn

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 80,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,556 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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J654 GWP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J654 GWP, 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 J654 GWP registered?

J654 GWP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1992.

Is J654 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J654 GWP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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