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J894 TPM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,478 mi
Last recorded182,478 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 TPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 182,478 miles

Coolant leak

Mileometer not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear seatbelt fraying (close to excessive)

power steering pump very noisy, pully bearings defective

Fail 1 Jun 2012 182,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear seatbelt fraying (close to excessive)

power steering pump very noisy, pully bearings defective

Pass 19 Apr 2011 181,073 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 181,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 167,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 167,726 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 156,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 148,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 139,509 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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J894 TPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TPM, 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 J894 TPM registered?

J894 TPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J894 TPM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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