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J682 PPK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

181,197 mi
Last recorded181,197 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ682 PPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 181,197 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 181,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 172,627 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 172,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion nearside rear flexible brake hose ferrule

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2006 156,253 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 156,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 153,743 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose rear suspension bump stops badly worn rear beam bushes wearing body sill covers fitted

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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J682 PPK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J682 PPK, 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 J682 PPK registered?

J682 PPK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 1992.

Is J682 PPK safe to buy?

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