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J914 CCJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,296 mi
Last recorded118,296 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ914 CCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 118,296 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,262 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,070 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,034 miles

All front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both front track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Front brake pipes corroding

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing when wheel turned by hand

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,202 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,826 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 115,728 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust corrosion

off side front foot brake slightly slower operation

off side rear tyre cracks

plastic oversills jack pint covers loose

Pass 22 Nov 2007 114,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 107,485 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 107,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

ns outer cv boot perishing

osr axle brake hose corroding

osr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear bump stops perished

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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J914 CCJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc 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 J914 CCJ, 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 J914 CCJ registered?

J914 CCJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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