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J667 JJX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,289 mi
Last recorded167,289 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ667 JJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 167,289 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear running gear is corroded

both offside and nearside sill backs are corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 166,430 miles

Nearside Front Radiator support bar corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 165,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear pipes at rear axle flexi joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door shut area forward section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear pipes at rear axle flexi joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 165,125 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 165,125 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 164,611 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 163,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 162,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 161,431 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 161,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 159,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 157,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 154,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 149,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 139,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 131,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 125,921 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 125,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J667 JJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J667 JJX, 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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J667 JJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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