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J74 JOR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,924 mi
Last recorded77,924 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ74 JOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 207,409 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 207,409 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 67,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stops perrished

Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stops perrished

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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J74 JOR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J74 JOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J74 JOR registered?

J74 JOR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J74 JOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J74 JOR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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