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J120 EYA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 EYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and slightly reduced damping (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on outer edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front outer sills / sill seems holed , corroded

nearside headlight pattern deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,432 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTYER SILLS HOLED / CORRODED - NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT OUTYER SILLS HOLED / CORRODED - NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,868 miles

both front lower sills corroded .

Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,868 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front lower sills corroded .

Pass 19 Jun 2012 112,806 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 108,934 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

slight weep from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 22 Jun 2011 108,934 miles

slight weep from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,887 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 102,221 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 102,221 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 99,123 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 99,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 96,637 miles

boot full

rear bump stops perrishing

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 27 Jun 2007 96,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

boot full

rear bump stops perrishing

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2006 93,682 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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J120 EYA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J120 EYA, 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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J120 EYA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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