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J914 DHX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,311 mi
Last recorded177,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ914 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 177,311 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 177,307 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 177,307 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 176,518 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 176,518 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 172,976 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 172,976 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 170,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 170,087 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 165,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 160,822 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J914 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.

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What year was J914 DHX registered?

J914 DHX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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