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J148 UAN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,306 mi
Last recorded163,306 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 UAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 163,306 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2013 163,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 160,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 156,158 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 156,147 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front foglamp lens missing

nearside rear door won't open from the outside

Pass 9 Feb 2008 145,826 miles

nearside front foglamp smashed

Fail 7 Feb 2008 145,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front foglamp smashed

offside front fog lamp not working

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2007 134,732 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 134,732 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 124,454 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oily around sump gasket

n/s/r shock cover adrift

o/s/r handbrake performance slightly low

pas belt perishing and slightly loose

slight movement in steering rack

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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J148 UAN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J148 UAN, 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 J148 UAN registered?

J148 UAN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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