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J498 PUE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 PUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 141,220 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush beam bush, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush beam bush, (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 141,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush beam bush, (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush beam bush, (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 127,549 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 127,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,599 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 115,141 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 115,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 112,486 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 112,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 110,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 110,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 107,596 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 105,496 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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J498 PUE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J498 PUE, 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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J498 PUE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1992.

Is J498 PUE safe to buy?

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