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J73 OEC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,014 mi
Last recorded159,014 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ73 OEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 159,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 159,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 158,990 miles

idle speed high

front brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 151,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 136,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 122,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 107,791 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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J73 OEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J73 OEC, 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 J73 OEC registered?

J73 OEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J73 OEC safe to buy?

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