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J539 KBB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,554 mi
Last recorded39,554 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ539 KBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 39,554 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe. CHALKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe. CHALKED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded and distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded and distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 34,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,865 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,584 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,706 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 21,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,683 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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J539 KBB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J539 KBB, 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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J539 KBB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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