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J157 FUF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,892 mi
Last recorded118,892 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 FUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 118,892 miles

refer to original test advisory notice

Fail 19 Jul 2007 118,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 113,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight play in nearsie rear and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2006 113,975 miles

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

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

slight play in nearsie rear and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2006 112,925 miles

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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J157 FUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J157 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 J157 FUF registered?

J157 FUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 1992.

Is J157 FUF safe to buy?

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