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K504 JGX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK504 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 66,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 66,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer plastic over sills fitted at time of test preventing full inspection of outer sills o/s and n/s

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,781 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 53,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,410 miles

corrosion noted in n/s/r floor pan

oil leak from engine

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty.

slight slackness noted in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,833 miles

exhaust noted rusty in places

f/o/s lower arm bushes starting to perish

f/o/s tyre valve starting to perish

high pressure p/s pipe noted damp

slight wear noted on the front discs

Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,093 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

r/n/s tyre perished and worn at inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,486 miles

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,539 miles

both rear tyres noted perished on tread and outter wall

f/o/s tyre is worn unevanly worn more on inner edge

front and middle sections of exhaust noted rusty

power steering drive belt starting to fray

r/o/s tyre has unevan tread maby noisy at motomay speeds

slight engine oil leak noted round sump area

slight power steering fluid leak noted from high pressure pipe

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,504 miles

exhaust rusty in places

f/n/s lower sespension arm outer bush starting to perish

f/n/s tyre worn noted on the inner edge

f/o/s seat belt lazy to return

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

wear noted on both front top strut mounts

Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,875 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre 75% worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,423 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s top mounting worn

wet test

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,279 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,664 miles

exhaust rusty

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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K504 JGX 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 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 K504 JGX, 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 K504 JGX registered?

K504 JGX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 1992.

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