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J141 UNT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,696 mi
Last recorded158,696 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ141 UNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 158,696 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 158,696 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 156,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 156,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 156,562 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 156,562 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 149,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 143,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 139,699 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 139,690 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 133,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 133,869 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 131,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 130,037 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 130,037 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 125,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 121,976 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2006 121,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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J141 UNT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J141 UNT, 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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J141 UNT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 1992.

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