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J403 JKN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,338 mi
Last recorded123,338 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 123,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,736 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 121,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 121,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 121,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,990 miles

n/s rear tyre showing signs of detreroration

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,479 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished on traed

offside rear tyre worn low unevenly

Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished on traed

offside rear tyre worn low unevenly

Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,265 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 109,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 107,837 miles

nearside rear footbrake reading low.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 106,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 106,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 105,747 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 104,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 103,848 miles

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

offside headlamp aim starting to defuse

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jun 2007 103,848 miles

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

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

offside headlamp aim starting to defuse

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2006 100,750 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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J403 JKN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J403 JKN, 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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J403 JKN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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