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J397 UKV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,604 mi
Last recorded138,604 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 UKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 138,604 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 138,573 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 135,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 135,279 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J397 UKV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J397 UKV, 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 J397 UKV?

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What year was J397 UKV registered?

J397 UKV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J397 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J397 UKV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J397 UKV have outstanding finance?

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