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J975 UPB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,602 mi
Last recorded157,602 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ975 UPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2009 157,602 miles

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 155,190 miles

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 149,762 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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J975 UPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J975 UPB, 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 J975 UPB registered?

J975 UPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1992.

Is J975 UPB safe to buy?

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