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J855 DHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

105,582 mi
Last recorded105,582 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ855 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2007 105,582 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 105,580 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 104,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tickover high @ 1250 rpm

Fail 11 Jan 2007 104,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side head light has water inside the unit

Pass 17 Jan 2006 94,211 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 94,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface rust on front wishbones,and front subframe!!!!

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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J855 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J855 DHX, 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 J855 DHX registered?

J855 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 1992.

Is J855 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J855 DHX shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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