MOT Status
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126,941 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion on nearside rear disc
underside brake pipes coated with underseal at time of test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion on nearside rear disc
underside brake pipes coated with underseal at time of test
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J874 PEW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 J874 PEW, 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 J874 PEW registered?
J874 PEW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1992.
Is J874 PEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J874 PEW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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