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J670 XAR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,290 mi
Last recorded168,290 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ670 XAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 168,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 158,206 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORRSION

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO CONPENSATER CORRODING

SERVICE CORRSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HOSE

SERVICE CORRSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEXI TO CONPENSATER

SLIGHT PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

corrsion around o/s/r seat belt mount in boot

Pass 2 Apr 2008 147,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 147,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 137,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 125,576 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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J670 XAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J670 XAR, 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 J670 XAR registered?

J670 XAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1992.

Is J670 XAR safe to buy?

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