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J898 JMD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 JMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 159,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

side skirts fitted unable to fully test sills

Fail 2 Mar 2010 159,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

side skirts fitted unable to fully test sills

Pass 5 Feb 2009 146,407 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 146,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 138,390 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 138,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 130,460 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 130,441 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 119,733 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on petrol tank straps, sill trims fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2006 119,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on petrol tank straps,sill trims fitted

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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J898 JMD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J898 JMD, 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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J898 JMD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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