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J251 AKW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ251 AKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 94,000 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 94,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,000 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,976 miles

advise front brake pads wearing thin advise ns osr suspension bushes starting to split no movment in then

Fail 21 Mar 2006 84,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 84,162 miles

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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J251 AKW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J251 AKW, 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 J251 AKW registered?

J251 AKW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J251 AKW safe to buy?

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