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K33 JEC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,827 mi
Last recorded127,827 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 JEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 127,827 miles

front number plate deterioated

Pass 24 May 2018 127,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust poor not leaking

tyres stretched on rims

Pass 28 May 2016 126,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged has slight corrosion (7.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has slight bind (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

steel brake pipes coated but appear ok

Fail 28 May 2016 126,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged has slight corrosion (7.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has slight bind (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

steel brake pipes coated but appear ok

Pass 5 Jul 2014 125,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front outer anti-roll bar rubbers deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2014 124,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front outer anti-roll bar rubbers deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 16 May 2013 121,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 117,968 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 117,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 115,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 115,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 110,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 106,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 106,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 106,122 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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K33 JEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K33 JEC, 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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K33 JEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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