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J587 PNH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ587 PNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2007 127,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle presenter be aware vehicle has damage to offside and nearside front jacking points

Pass 8 Jul 2006 125,239 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 125,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 118,502 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 118,487 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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J587 PNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J587 PNH, 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

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What year was J587 PNH registered?

J587 PNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 1992.

Is J587 PNH safe to buy?

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