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J114 WOA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,821 mi
Last recorded114,821 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ114 WOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 114,821 miles

Brake servo slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 114,821 miles

Brake servo slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,531 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 110,376 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,967 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 102,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 102,366 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 99,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 99,089 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 94,253 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,253 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 88,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,125 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre low on pressure

Fail 14 Feb 2008 79,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre low on pressure

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 73,810 miles

Screen washers poor supply of water

Pass 8 Feb 2006 68,486 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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J114 WOA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J114 WOA, 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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J114 WOA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 1992.

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