MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,904 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear tyres lose to legal limit
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
offside rear tyre has sidewall cracks
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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J997 EPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J997 EPW, 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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How do I check the history of J997 EPW?
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What year was J997 EPW registered?
J997 EPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1992.
Is J997 EPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J997 EPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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