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J190 SWK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,581 mi
Last recorded137,581 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ190 SWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 137,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 137,073 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 137,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 136,627 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 135,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 135,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 132,060 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 132,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,627 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake has a slight bind

slight corrosion on both front jacking points

slight corrosion on rear chasiss

Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,904 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,870 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 119,820 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 116,051 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,802 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 102,290 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 102,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 99,513 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 96,603 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 96,603 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 93,876 miles

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

indicator switch intermittant in opperation on left hand side

Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,119 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,042 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J190 SWK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J190 SWK, 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 J190 SWK registered?

J190 SWK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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