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J977 VEP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,701 mi
Last recorded175,701 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 VEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2007 175,701 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK HAS STARTED TO LEAK OIL.

THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS STARTING TO WEAR UNEVEN.

THERE IS SOME SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 165,443 miles

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.AND SHOULD BE CHANGED IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE.

THE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS STARTED TO LEAK OIL.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR HOUSING IS MISSING.

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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J977 VEP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J977 VEP, 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 J977 VEP registered?

J977 VEP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J977 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J977 VEP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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