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J985 LRK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 LRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,106 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 98,106 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

no passenger seats fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 129,211 miles

ENGINE SMOKEY ?

N/S/R W/BEARING STARTING TO RUMBLE

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 126,481 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2011 126,470 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2007 125,230 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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J985 LRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J985 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 J985 LRK registered?

J985 LRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J985 LRK safe to buy?

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