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J832 WWK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,593 mi
Last recorded126,593 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ832 WWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 126,593 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 110,468 miles

both front tyres on the limit

Fail 9 Oct 2010 39,749 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

gear oil leak

slight corrosion to floor areas

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

slight wear to tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2010 39,749 miles

gear oil leak

slight corrosion to floor areas

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

slight wear to tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2009
Fail 8 Oct 2009

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 132,025 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 126,422 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 126,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J832 WWK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J832 WWK, 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 J832 WWK registered?

J832 WWK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J832 WWK safe to buy?

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