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J519 KAE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,141 mi
Last recorded93,141 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ519 KAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Strongly advice replacement (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,140 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 93,139 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner shoulder

slight play in n/s and o/s/f inner steering knuckle ball joint

Pass 10 May 2022 88,257 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 87,775 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 87,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column uj

Pass 18 May 2018 86,278 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2018 86,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 82,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 82,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,288 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2013 74,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 73,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,601 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 72,239 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 70,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside handbrake slightly low effort and did not lock up on test

Fail 5 May 2010 70,938 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes binding

Pass 7 May 2009 69,615 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 6 May 2009 69,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering column

Fail 8 Nov 2007 64,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,057 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,213 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 62,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J519 KAE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J519 KAE, 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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J519 KAE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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