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J138 KFR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,476 mi
Last recorded185,476 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 KFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 185,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S NO. PLATE BULB INOP.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

THERE IS SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

Pass 5 May 2009

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2008 176,776 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 171,695 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 171,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 166,654 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2006 166,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

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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J138 KFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J138 KFR, 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 J138 KFR registered?

J138 KFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J138 KFR safe to buy?

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