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J458 LGE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,481 mi
Last recorded128,481 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ458 LGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 128,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear registration plate has slight deterioration

Fail 10 Oct 2009 128,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear registration plate has slight deterioration

Pass 12 Sep 2008 116,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 106,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s f cv gaiter has slight cut

Fail 13 Sep 2007 106,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s f cv gaiter has slight cut

Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,929 miles

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

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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J458 LGE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J458 LGE, 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 J458 LGE registered?

J458 LGE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J458 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J458 LGE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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