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J71 SNH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,138 mi
Last recorded118,138 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 SNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 118,138 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 118,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 113,575 miles

Damage to o/s front wing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/s sill corroded at front

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 113,575 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Damage to o/s front wing

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/s sill corroded at front

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 105,830 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 105,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 99,943 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 95,335 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 95,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate slight damage

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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J71 SNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J71 SNH, 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 J71 SNH registered?

J71 SNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 1992.

Is J71 SNH safe to buy?

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