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J768 JMR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,017 mi
Last recorded203,017 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ768 JMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2010 203,017 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear inner door handle not working

offside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 203,017 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear inner door handle not working

offside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 194,238 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 194,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 191,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 183,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 161,851 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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J768 JMR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc 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 J768 JMR, 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 J768 JMR registered?

J768 JMR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 1992.

Is J768 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J768 JMR 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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