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J595 YCG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,956 mi
Last recorded133,956 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ595 YCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 133,956 miles

rear brake pipes surface rust

Fail 9 Dec 2008 133,289 miles

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

rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 11 Dec 2007 127,508 miles

centre brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,945 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 120,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pipes surface rust

Pass 19 Dec 2005 116,374 miles

front pads are low

n/s/r shocker absorber is damp

o/s/f top shock absorber mounting slight play

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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J595 YCG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J595 YCG, 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 J595 YCG registered?

J595 YCG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J595 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J595 YCG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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