MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J496 FGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J496 FGT, 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
How do I check the history of J496 FGT?
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What year was J496 FGT registered?
J496 FGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J496 FGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for J496 FGT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J496 FGT have outstanding finance?
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