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J155 FUF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,777 mi
Last recorded123,777 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ155 FUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 123,777 miles

both front steering rack gaiters slightly twisted ---o/s/front head light pattern poor--n/s/front tyre inner edge worn ,bad-- tread low--o/s/front hose poor condirion--

Fail 16 Apr 2013 123,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front steering rack gaiters slightly twisted ---o/s/front head light pattern poor--n/s/front tyre inner edge worn ,bad-- tread low--o/s/front hose poor condirion--

Pass 29 Jun 2012 137,764 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear--

near side rear foot brake ---,can achieve a higher reading--

Fail 25 Jun 2012 137,763 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs slight wear--

near side rear foot brake ---,can achieve a higher reading--

Pass 17 May 2011 114,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 114,558 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 104,711 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 96,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 87,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 82,753 miles

rear silencer getting corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,706 miles

slight play in n/s/f top susp mounting

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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J155 FUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J155 FUF, 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 J155 FUF registered?

J155 FUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J155 FUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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