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J76 JOR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,638 mi
Last recorded160,638 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 JOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 160,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 160,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 158,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 174,587 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILL AREAS

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

WIPERS POOR AND SPLIT ON ENDS BUT CLEAR SCREEN OK

Fail 22 Mar 2012 174,587 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILL AREAS

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WHEN ROTATED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 169,476 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 158,259 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 158,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 152,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 144,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 137,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 128,956 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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J76 JOR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J76 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.

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J76 JOR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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