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J480 EWR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,532 mi
Last recorded140,532 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 EWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2008 140,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 138,676 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J480 EWR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J480 EWR, 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

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What year was J480 EWR registered?

J480 EWR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J480 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J480 EWR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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