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J491 PPL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,527 mi
Last recorded100,527 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 PPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,518 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,457 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,368 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 100,221 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 98,338 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 94,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 90,393 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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J491 PPL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J491 PPL, 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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How do I check the history of J491 PPL?

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What year was J491 PPL registered?

J491 PPL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 1992.

Is J491 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J491 PPL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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