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J93 HMM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ93 HMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,327 miles

Battery slightly insecure, n/s/r tyre slightly perished and has small splits in tread area.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,994 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 92,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 86,035 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,035 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 85,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,101 miles

Battery insecure

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 80,988 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,342 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 75,291 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2005 70,969 miles

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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J93 HMM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J93 HMM, 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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J93 HMM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J93 HMM safe to buy?

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