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J478 UKV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,708 mi
Last recorded69,708 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 UKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,708 miles

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

both front wings and both rear wheel arches starting to rust

centre exhaust joins slight leak

front number plate small crack

offside front wheel rim slight damage

rear axle bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

slight engine misfire

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,425 miles

front wings starting to rust

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight engine misfire

Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,847 miles

centre exhaust rusty, in poor condition and repaired

front number plate small crack

offside raer metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

rear brakes noisey

rear exhaust box baffles loose/ noisey

slight engine misfire

Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 58,951 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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J478 UKV 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 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 J478 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.

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What year was J478 UKV registered?

J478 UKV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J478 UKV safe to buy?

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