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J681 JJX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,852 mi
Last recorded123,852 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ681 JJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 123,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 123,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 123,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 123,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,382 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 119,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 119,681 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 114,684 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 105,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 136,228 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 136,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 124,184 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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J681 JJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J681 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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What year was J681 JJX registered?

J681 JJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1992.

Is J681 JJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J681 JJX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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