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J429 KHR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,293 mi
Last recorded147,293 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 KHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 147,293 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 147,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,891 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 144,883 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2015 143,954 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 143,952 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2014 142,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 142,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 140,071 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 140,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 May 2010 136,295 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 136,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 133,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 133,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 131,181 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 126,323 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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J429 KHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J429 KHR, 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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J429 KHR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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