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J759 SLJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,252 mi
Last recorded140,252 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ759 SLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 140,252 miles

Battery tray abit corroded slightly

Both front b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished slightly

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer at tailpipe and mounting area)

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded slightly and front subframe

Front tyres appear abit low on pressure

N/S/R w/arch edge by door abit corroded slightly

Slight corrosion at front to rear metal b/pipes at front end area and O/S/R pipe at end

Slight surface corrosion at rear chassis areas around susp/arm mounts

Slight wear and movement at both rear w/bearings starting

Pass 13 Feb 2007 127,386 miles

Clutch is slipping

Front wishbones rear bushes are cracking.

NSR Wheel arch is rusty.

Offside dip beam is poor.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 127,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front suspension wishbones rear bushes are cracking giving slight free movement.

Nearside rear wheel arch is rusty.

Offside dip beam pattern poor.

PLEASE NOTE THE CLUTCH ON THIS VEHICLE IS SLIPPING.

Fail 21 Sep 2006 122,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear axle bushes perished

rear bump stops broken (an indication of weak shocks)

rear washer inop

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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J759 SLJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J759 SLJ, 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 J759 SLJ registered?

J759 SLJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J759 SLJ safe to buy?

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