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J711 HUF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,938 mi
Last recorded102,938 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ711 HUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,938 miles

Brake servo pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear seatbelt clasp cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 96,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condesation build up in o/s headlamp

rear silencer willneed replacing soon due to corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,380 miles

condesation build up in o/s headlamp

rear silencer willneed replacing soon due to corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2010 96,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,582 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,547 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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J711 HUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J711 HUF, 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 J711 HUF registered?

J711 HUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J711 HUF safe to buy?

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