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J675 HGW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,429 mi
Last recorded103,429 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ675 HGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,667 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 92,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,934 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

we advise the front brake pads are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,653 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)

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

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

we advise that the rear exhaust box is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 27 Mar 2010 76,097 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,538 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 72,434 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 72,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 72,133 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 72,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J675 HGW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J675 HGW, 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 J675 HGW registered?

J675 HGW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J675 HGW safe to buy?

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