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J799 YNO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,633 mi
Last recorded134,633 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ799 YNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 134,633 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 134,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 132,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 128,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 123,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 113,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 110,307 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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J799 YNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J799 YNO, 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 J799 YNO registered?

J799 YNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is J799 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J799 YNO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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