MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,476 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
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J974 TKV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 J974 TKV, 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 J974 TKV registered?
J974 TKV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1992.
Is J974 TKV safe to buy?
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