MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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left parking brake cable needs to be more secure plastic clip has broken
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers seat slightly insecure wear in runners?
rear exhaust mounts need replacing
right rear tyre has a cut no exposed cords but would advise replacement for personal safety
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise n/s top strut bearing needs attention
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J981 LRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J981 LRK, 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 J981 LRK registered?
J981 LRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1992.
Is J981 LRK safe to buy?
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