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J812 ODF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,412 mi
Last recorded50,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 ODF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 50,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly

brake fluid level low

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s brake lamp dim

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,412 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s brake lamp dim

brake fluid level low

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2010 49,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,559 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,417 miles

wear to inside edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 2 May 2008 33,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 32,482 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,927 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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J812 ODF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J812 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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J812 ODF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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