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J790 WMO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,777 mi
Last recorded134,777 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 WMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 134,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

pas pipes damp

some roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2006 134,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

pas pipes damp

some roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2005 121,557 miles

n/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s and n/s front lower arm-rear bushes in poor condition

p.a.s drive belt starting to deteriorate

p.a.s pipes damp

rear axle bushes in very poor condition

some corrosion on rear brake pipe(across vehicle)

some free play and roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

some wear on front brake discs

steering wheel cover starting to unbond

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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J790 WMO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J790 WMO, 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 J790 WMO registered?

J790 WMO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J790 WMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J790 WMO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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