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J844 DHV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,565 mi
Last recorded81,565 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ844 DHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 81,550 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,280 miles

small hole in nearside front sill outside prescribed area

Fail 11 Feb 2009 81,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small hole in nearside front sill outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Feb 2008 80,397 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 80,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

nearside front sill is corroded but not within a perscribed area

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,242 miles

Offside front tyre is worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,183 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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J844 DHV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J844 DHV, 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 J844 DHV registered?

J844 DHV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is J844 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J844 DHV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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