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J157 UOL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,648 mi
Last recorded146,648 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 UOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 146,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 138,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 125,722 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 113,563 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 113,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 13 May 2008 113,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 May 2007 97,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,351 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 UOL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J157 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

J157 UOL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J157 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J157 UOL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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