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K21 JSA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

91,858 mi
Last recorded91,858 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 JSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 91,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,858 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise corrosion osf suspension turret

Fail 2 Sep 2011 91,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise corrosion osf suspension turret

Fail 7 Jun 2011 91,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

water pump is leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,737 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 91,736 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 82,716 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 82,716 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,717 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 81,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.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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K21 JSA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 K21 JSA, 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 K21 JSA registered?

K21 JSA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K21 JSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K21 JSA shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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