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J699 MJX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

143,405 mi
Last recorded143,405 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 MJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2009 143,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

exhaust manifold cracked

front number plate cracked

hole in tail gate caused by corrosion

off side rear suspension bump stop disintergrating

radiator leaking

rear axle bushes deteriorating near side and off side

rear wiper rubber spliting

Fail 28 Oct 2008 134,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 134,443 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 132,063 miles

3/front number plate slight damage

4/nearside front shock damp

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 132,063 miles

3/front number plate slight damage

4/nearside front shock damp

Pass 16 Nov 2006 127,283 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 127,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 121,576 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 121,576 miles

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

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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J699 MJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J699 MJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J699 MJX registered?

J699 MJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 1992.

Is J699 MJX safe to buy?

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