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J831 DVG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,864 mi
Last recorded142,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 DVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 142,864 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 142,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 135,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 135,926 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 127,390 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 127,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J831 DVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc 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 J831 DVG, 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 J831 DVG registered?

J831 DVG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J831 DVG safe to buy?

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