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J692 HGK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,479 mi
Last recorded11,479 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ692 HGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,479 miles

Catalytic converter glows.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Right-hand parking brake slow to come on.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 11,479 miles

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

Catalytic converter glows.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Right-hand parking brake slow to come on.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 10,786 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 10,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 8,268 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 6,784 miles

Right-hand park brake slow on.

Slight damage to both sills. (Front end/wing)

Wiper blades (3) age hardening.

Fail 7 Jan 2012 6,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Right-hand park brake slow on.

Slight damage to both sills. (Front end/wing)

Wiper blades (3) age hardening.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 3,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 1,995 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 1 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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J692 HGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J692 HGK, 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 J692 HGK registered?

J692 HGK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J692 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J692 HGK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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