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J251 UPY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,098 mi
Last recorded143,098 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ251 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 143,098 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front floor till inner sill surface corroded

n/s and o/s r sill surface corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 162,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 151,630 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 141,981 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 141,981 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J251 UPY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J251 UPY, 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

How do I check the history of J251 UPY?

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What year was J251 UPY registered?

J251 UPY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J251 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J251 UPY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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