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J519 VEP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,766 mi
Last recorded159,766 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ519 VEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 159,766 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2010 159,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust rubber split

Drag n/s front wheel & pads cooked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2009 154,144 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT SUSPESION TOP MOUNTINGS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 27 Mar 2008 147,959 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 147,952 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 137,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 137,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON OUTER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUTINGS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S OF STEERING RACK

SURFACE CRACKING BOTH FRONT FLEXABLE BRAKE HOSES

Pass 4 Apr 2006 126,312 miles

AS ON INITIAL TEST

Fail 28 Mar 2006 126,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON EDGES

SLIGHT LIFT ON N/S TOP SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTING

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 VEP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEP, 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 J519 VEP?

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What year was J519 VEP registered?

J519 VEP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is J519 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J519 VEP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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