MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside front lower ball joint worn
rear chassis corroding near axle mount
slight corrosion nearside rear floor
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
Heavy oil leaks. Kerb damage to alloy rims
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
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
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
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
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
as before
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 †
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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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