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J918 DJD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,239 mi
Last recorded164,239 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 DJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 164,239 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

slight deterioration on exhaust rubber mountings

Fail 12 Jun 2010 164,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

slight deterioration on exhaust rubber mountings

Pass 17 May 2009 155,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 May 2008 152,540 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 147,305 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 147,275 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 141,881 miles

small cracks in offside front brake hose

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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J918 DJD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J918 DJD, 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 J918 DJD registered?

J918 DJD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J918 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J918 DJD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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