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J689 SKV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ689 SKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007
Fail 4 Jun 2007

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2005 105,645 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 105,645 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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J689 SKV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J689 SKV, 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 J689 SKV registered?

J689 SKV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J689 SKV safe to buy?

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