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K288 JCL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,224 mi
Last recorded110,224 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 JCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 110,169 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 108,062 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,491 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 103,491 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,747 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 95,389 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 95,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,705 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,300 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 77,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 73,352 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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K288 JCL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K288 JCL, 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

How do I check the history of K288 JCL?

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What year was K288 JCL registered?

K288 JCL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 1992.

Is K288 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K288 JCL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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