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J993 EJS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,926 mi
Last recorded179,926 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ993 EJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 179,926 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 171,307 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 171,307 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s +n/s rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,067 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 150,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 140,185 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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J993 EJS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J993 EJS, 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 J993 EJS registered?

J993 EJS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J993 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J993 EJS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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