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J704 EWP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,871 mi
Last recorded132,871 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ704 EWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,871 miles

nder carriage heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,852 miles

Floor Heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Nov 2021

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 131,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Floor corroding

Nearside Front sill corroded outwith prescribed area

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

Nearside Sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 131,539 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Floor corroding

Nearside Front sill corroded outwith prescribed area

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

Nearside Sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 128,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 128,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 123,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 122,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steel brake pipes need cleaning and greasing

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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J704 EWP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J704 EWP, 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 J704 EWP registered?

J704 EWP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is J704 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J704 EWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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