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J462 UKV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,752 mi
Last recorded147,752 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 UKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 147,752 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 143,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs surfaces corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2010 143,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs surfaces corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 138,202 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 137,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 128,856 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 119,113 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 118,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s head lamp lens cracked

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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J462 UKV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J462 UKV, 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 J462 UKV registered?

J462 UKV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J462 UKV safe to buy?

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