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J753 SEG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,665 mi
Last recorded182,665 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ753 SEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 182,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 179,347 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 170,596 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 170,594 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 160,439 miles

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Apr 2007 160,436 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Apr 2006 153,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres worn close to wear limits

front brakes slightly slow to release

front screen damaged outside swept area on o/s lower corner

n/s headlamp beam pattern begining to detoriate

Pass 28 Apr 2006 153,697 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear limits

front brakes slightly slow to release

front screen damaged outside swept area on o/s lower corner

n/s headlamp beam pattern begining to detoriate

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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J753 SEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J753 SEG, 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 J753 SEG registered?

J753 SEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J753 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J753 SEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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