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J224 AET

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,485 mi
Last recorded69,485 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 AET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,485 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

corrosion to nearside rear (underside)brake pipes

corrosion to offside front brake pipe (under wheel arch)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,462 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,062 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 67,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,434 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,158 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,158 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,478 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,218 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,218 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,844 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear suspension bushes (at axle beam attachment) starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 61,378 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 61,378 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J224 AET is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J224 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J224 AET registered?

J224 AET is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1992.

Is J224 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J224 AET shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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