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K344 JYJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK344 JYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,246 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,135 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,011 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 78,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,405 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,791 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,102 miles

Minor surface corrosion starting to form on metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,419 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,667 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,791 miles

air leak from engine?

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

front number plate small crack and starting to discolour

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split/ wear

reverse lamps not working

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,908 miles

front brake discs slight imbalance-23%

front number plate small crack/ starting to discolour

metal brake pipes starting to rust

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,906 miles

both rear springs rusty

front number plate starting to discolour

Fail 16 Jul 2009 70,699 miles

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

both rear springs rusty

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 66,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perishing

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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K344 JYJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 K344 JYJ, 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 K344 JYJ registered?

K344 JYJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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