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J249 PKE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 PKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 117,150 miles

Both rear axle void bushes are starting to perish/split

Corrosion starting to show in both outer sills

Corrosion starting to show near both rear axle mount points

Horn is only just working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both front shocker top mount rubbers

o/s/r bump stop is split

Fail 16 May 2008 117,150 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear axle void bushes are starting to perish/split

Corrosion starting to show in both outer sills

Corrosion starting to show near both rear axle mount points

Horn is only just working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both front shocker top mount rubbers

o/s/r bump stop is split

Pass 30 May 2007 110,668 miles

see previous vt32 issued may 25th 2007

Fail 25 May 2007 110,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

horn working but sound poor

n/s/f wing damage,bumpers damaged

o/s/f lower blanking reflector broken

o/s/r bumpstop cone split

rust on all sills and tailgate and around screen

Pass 1 Jun 2006 101,792 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust manifold has a stud missing or broken off

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop rubber cone broken

pas hose damp

rust to sills,wheel arches,tailgate,doors

slight play in front top strut mounts

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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J249 PKE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J249 PKE, 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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J249 PKE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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