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J803 ODF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,155 mi
Last recorded103,155 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ803 ODF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 103,155 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 103,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to off side headlight off side door requires adjusting

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,920 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 86,917 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,703 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 79,703 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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J803 ODF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J803 ODF, 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 J803 ODF registered?

J803 ODF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J803 ODF safe to buy?

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