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J813 BWB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,340 mi
Last recorded108,340 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ813 BWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2009 108,340 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear no plates deteriorated slightley

tank strapes corroded

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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J813 BWB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J813 BWB, 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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J813 BWB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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