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J817 YWU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,992 mi
Last recorded78,992 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ817 YWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,992 miles

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

slight corrosion on o/s/f sill

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,900 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f sill

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,077 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 76,077 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrision to of side front sill section

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,631 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,511 miles

offside rear sill/wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear sill/wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,191 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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J817 YWU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J817 YWU, 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 J817 YWU registered?

J817 YWU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J817 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J817 YWU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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