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J135 EAU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

170,741 mi
Last recorded170,741 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 EAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 170,741 miles

offside front lower ball joint worn

rear chassis corroding near axle mount

slight corrosion nearside rear floor

Fail 15 Oct 2010 170,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside front lower ball joint worn

rear chassis corroding near axle mount

slight corrosion nearside rear floor

Pass 19 Oct 2009 164,586 miles

Heavy oil leaks. Kerb damage to alloy rims

Fail 19 Oct 2009 164,585 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very bad oil leakscurb damage to alloys

Fail 21 Sep 2009 164,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded and worn / very bad oil leaks / both front tyres worn edges and tread worn low / play in n/s/f bottom ball joint / front wishbone rear bushes unbonded / curb damage to alloys

Pass 13 May 2008 155,252 miles

damage to alloy rims , noise from alternator , brake fluid level low , scratches to windscreen ,various oil leaks , front brake discs corroded/pitted , slight blow from exhaust centre box , exhaust system corroded

small cuts in o/s/f tyre side wall , o/s outer c.v gaiter badly cracked , front wishbone bushes unbonded , slight play in rear axel bushes

Fail 2 May 2008 155,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

damage to alloy rims , noise from alternator , brake fluid level low , scratches to windscreen ,various oil leaks , front brake discs corroded/pitted , slight blow from exhaust centre box , exhaust system corroded

small cuts in o/s/f tyre side wall , o/s outer c.v gaiter badly cracked , front wishbone bushes unbonded , slight play in rear axel bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2007 147,345 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 147,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in steering †front brake discs worn †slight play in both rear wheel bearings †timing belt cover missing †stone chip in screen †oil leaks †slight gas leak from exhaust

Pass 4 May 2006 140,166 miles

as before

Fail 27 Apr 2006 140,166 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Near side front outer sidewall damaged †Slight noise from near side rear wheel †Windscreen stone chipped †Fuel filter wet †Borderline gas leak from exhaust joints †Rear axle heavily corroded †Fuel tank straps corroded † †

corrosion to engine bay brake pipes †front brake discs corroded lipped and worn †front pads worn low †near side front outer brake pipe heaviloy corroded †Front brake hoses perished †Heavy surface corrosiotn to off side outer brake pipe †

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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J135 EAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J135 EAU, 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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J135 EAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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