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J946 MLU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

149,557 mi
Last recorded149,557 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ946 MLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2006 149,557 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

near side inner and outer sills corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Sep 2006 149,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

front to rear meatal brake pipes corroded

near side and off side inner and outer sills corroded

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Sep 2006 149,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes corroded

off side and near side outer and inner sills corroded

play in both rear wheel bearings

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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J946 MLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J946 MLU, 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 J946 MLU registered?

J946 MLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J946 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J946 MLU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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