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J167 GWP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,179 mi
Last recorded133,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 GWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2009 133,179 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

black paint on under body

n/s/f sill rusted

rust on floors +sills to floors + under body rust

Pass 23 Jul 2008 129,076 miles

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

damage to wheels

rear brake balance

rust on brake flexy ends

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

under body covered in black piant

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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J167 GWP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J167 GWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J167 GWP registered?

J167 GWP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J167 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J167 GWP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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