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J121 KFV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,618 mi
Last recorded218,618 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 KFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 218,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipe to floor clip missing center front

corrosion of o/s/r chassis/rear panel

tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 217,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 217,631 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 212,186 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2012 212,186 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 202,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 196,177 miles

exhaust corroding

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008 189,543 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 184,252 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 180,089 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 180,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 176,773 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 176,773 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded in places

wear in rear axle bush's

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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J121 KFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc 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 J121 KFV, 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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J121 KFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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