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J659 ODE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,847 mi
Last recorded157,847 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 ODE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 157,847 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 157,819 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 153,772 miles

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

plastic side skirts fitted

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust

Fail 13 Feb 2009 153,772 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

plastic side skirts fitted

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust

Fail 13 Feb 2008 142,924 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rust on fuel filler neck

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 142,924 miles

Rust on fuel filler neck

Fail 2 Jan 2007 138,125 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion o/s/f floor

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2007 138,125 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f floor

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2006 133,099 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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J659 ODE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J659 ODE, 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 J659 ODE registered?

J659 ODE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J659 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J659 ODE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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