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J729 PBD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,095 mi
Last recorded117,095 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 PBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,095 miles

corrosion to near side front lower bolt on wing outter but not with in 30cm of suspension component

Fail 1 Nov 2012 116,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to near side front lower bolt on wing outter but not with in 30cm of suspension component

Pass 26 May 2011 99,751 miles

Aux drive belt

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2011 99,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Aux drive belt

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 82,277 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,595 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 79,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 76,702 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,226 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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J729 PBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J729 PBD, 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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J729 PBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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