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J894 DHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,777 mi
Last recorded142,777 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 142,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 138,455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 130,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 125,048 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 118,674 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 114,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 106,656 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 106,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front no plate is discolouring

n/s/r door won,t open from the outside

rear suspension bump stops are becoming deteriated

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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J894 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J894 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J894 DHX registered?

J894 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1992.

Is J894 DHX safe to buy?

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