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L133 JAW

1994 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,590 mi
Last recorded142,590 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Golf107,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL133 JAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 142,590 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Metal brake lines have some corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 142,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

Metal brake lines have some corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 136,413 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 136,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 131,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 127,748 miles

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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L133 JAW is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 107,345 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 L133 JAW, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L133 JAW is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1994.

Is L133 JAW safe to buy?

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