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J706 AUJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,287 mi
Last recorded128,287 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ706 AUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 128,287 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 170,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 161,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 157,704 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 149,649 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 136,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,970 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 107,968 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 95,139 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,541 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 73,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,959 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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J706 AUJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J706 AUJ, 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 J706 AUJ registered?

J706 AUJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J706 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J706 AUJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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