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J347 UAV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,486 mi
Last recorded109,486 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ347 UAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 109,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,886 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 107,886 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,605 miles

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

both front wings corroded slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 104,026 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 104,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 88,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,262 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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J347 UAV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J347 UAV, 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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J347 UAV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1992.

Is J347 UAV safe to buy?

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