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J856 OSJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,188 mi
Last recorded115,188 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ856 OSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Apr 2017 111,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,973 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 97,973 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,608 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,121 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside trackrod end gaiter split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,988 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,592 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,592 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 54,429 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,429 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,939 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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J856 OSJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 J856 OSJ, 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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J856 OSJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J856 OSJ safe to buy?

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