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J883 DHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,139 mi
Last recorded130,139 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ883 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 130,139 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight play in all wheel bearings

unabel to open n/s/r door

Fail 8 Jan 2010 130,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight play in all wheel bearings

unabel to open n/s/r door

Pass 13 Jan 2009 127,426 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 127,426 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 125,458 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 119,578 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 119,396 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r wheel and tyre slightly out of shape

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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J883 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J883 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 J883 DHX registered?

J883 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J883 DHX safe to buy?

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