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J962 ONH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,708 mi
Last recorded143,708 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 ONH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 143,708 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 143,574 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front outer sills damaged close to excess

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

all rear brake pipes corroding

battery loose

both rear light units slightly damaged

hand brake travel getting long

noise when shacking steering

nsf seat belt stalk outer plastic broken

oil leak

osr seat belt checked with baby seat in place

wipers working but not parking automaticly

Pass 30 Jun 2006 137,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

ns rear lens cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2006 137,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer sill damaged

both rear metal brake pipe corroding

front pads getting low

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

rear brake slighty out of balance

rear bumper insercure

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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J962 ONH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J962 ONH, 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 J962 ONH registered?

J962 ONH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J962 ONH safe to buy?

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