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J710 JFG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,393 mi
Last recorded184,393 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ710 JFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 184,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 174,719 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 163,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 150,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 140,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

tow bar fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 130,384 miles

Oil leak

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2007 119,466 miles

os & ns front brake hoses perishing.slight play osf top strut mounting.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 119,110 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 113,243 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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J710 JFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J710 JFG, 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 J710 JFG registered?

J710 JFG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 1992.

Is J710 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J710 JFG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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