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J913 SEG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

114,547 mi
Last recorded114,547 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ913 SEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2008 114,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shocks getting weak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,277 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 105,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S Door mirror damaged.

NSF + OSF Metal brake pipes corroded.

NSF + OSF Suspension lower arms corroded.

NSF Outer brake pad worn thin.

NSR Metal brake pipe Nr axle corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF Bumper damaged.

OSR Light lens damaged.

OSR Metal brake pipe poorly fitted.

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,049 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 99,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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J913 SEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J913 SEG, 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 J913 SEG registered?

J913 SEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J913 SEG safe to buy?

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