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J150 UNY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

260,420 mi
Last recorded260,420 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ150 UNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 260,420 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 260,420 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 246,883 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 246,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 233,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 219,820 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 219,572 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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J150 UNY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J150 UNY, 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 J150 UNY registered?

J150 UNY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J150 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J150 UNY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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