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J990 LRK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,051 mi
Last recorded103,051 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ990 LRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 103,051 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2017 103,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,392 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,936 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,226 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,087 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,953 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,206 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 57,236 miles

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

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

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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J990 LRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J990 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J990 LRK registered?

J990 LRK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is J990 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J990 LRK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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