MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand
nearside sill heavily corroded at front
power steering fluid reservoir insecure
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand
nearside sill heavily corroded at front
power steering fluid reservoir insecure
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J989 UPA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J989 UPA, 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.
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What year was J989 UPA registered?
J989 UPA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.
Is J989 UPA safe to buy?
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