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J754 KBK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,561 mi
Last recorded104,561 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ754 KBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 79,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,190 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 77,190 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 71,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,721 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 71,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings= front discs corroded= engine has oil leak= horn poor operation= hole in nearside headlight= condensation in nearside front indictor= nearside front rim damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J754 KBK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J754 KBK, 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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J754 KBK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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