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J270 OKO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,483 mi
Last recorded102,483 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 OKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,483 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 102,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 100,003 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 100,003 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel tank filler hose clip insecure (not leaking)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

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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J270 OKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J270 OKO, 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 J270 OKO registered?

J270 OKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J270 OKO safe to buy?

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