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J718 CVJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,573 mi
Last recorded43,573 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ718 CVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,944 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,493 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,056 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,012 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 29,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,079 miles

nearside front tyres perished

offside front tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,146 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,399 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,073 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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J718 CVJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J718 CVJ, 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 J718 CVJ registered?

J718 CVJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 1992.

Is J718 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J718 CVJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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