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J202 UOL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,125 mi
Last recorded166,125 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ202 UOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2010 166,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2009 164,771 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 164,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 161,129 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 161,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 150,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 11 Sep 2007 150,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 19 Sep 2006 143,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 138,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J202 UOL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J202 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 J202 UOL registered?

J202 UOL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J202 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J202 UOL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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