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J590 PNE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,719 mi
Last recorded105,719 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ590 PNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 105,719 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Corrsion to n/s/f sill

Exhaust corroding

Minor oil leaks

N/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Rear tyres cracking

Suspension bushes cracked/split

Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,412 miles

brake pipes corroding

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f rim has slight damage to outer lip

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Dec 2010 100,157 miles

brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2010 100,970 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underbody corrosion

brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2009 96,998 miles

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

slight play in top shock mounts

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,265 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in osr bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2008 93,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake pipes corroded

osf headlight cracked

play in osr bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,005 miles

offside front headlamp glass cracked but secure

rear wiper rubber badly worn

Fail 4 Dec 2007 91,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

offside front headlamp glass cracked but secure

rear wiper rubber badly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2006 88,305 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 88,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brakes binding.

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 84,557 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 84,557 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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J590 PNE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J590 PNE, 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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J590 PNE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J590 PNE safe to buy?

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