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J598 LBY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,503 mi
Last recorded18,503 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ598 LBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,503 miles

Slight play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 14,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 14,642 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 14,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,034 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 13,839 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 13,501 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 13,170 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 12,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 11,666 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 11,666 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 11,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 10,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,081 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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J598 LBY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J598 LBY, 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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What year was J598 LBY registered?

J598 LBY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J598 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J598 LBY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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