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J556 SEL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 SEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 84,792 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,205 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,930 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,309 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge & o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,470 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 49,234 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 46,933 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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J556 SEL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J556 SEL, 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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How do I check the history of J556 SEL?

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What year was J556 SEL registered?

J556 SEL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J556 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J556 SEL shows 10 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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