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J787 KOT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,889 mi
Last recorded85,889 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 KOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,889 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,035 miles

cover missing on n/s/f seat belt stalk

Fail 30 Mar 2011 78,035 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cover missing on n/s/f seat belt stalk

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,288 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,288 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,478 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,829 miles

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers getting weak

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Fail 7 Apr 2008 68,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers getting weak

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,856 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 67,053 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,053 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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J787 KOT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J787 KOT, 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 J787 KOT registered?

J787 KOT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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