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J10 JTK

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,477 mi
Last recorded97,477 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 JTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker has neglible damping effect

Offside Front lower wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber has negligble damping effect

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,415 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 96,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,807 miles

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

n/s/r shocker has neglible damping effect

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,420 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 70,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 68,653 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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J10 JTK is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 J10 JTK, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J10 JTK registered?

J10 JTK is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J10 JTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 JTK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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