MOT Status
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183,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front chassis around anti roll bar mount corroding.
o/s and n/s rear chassis around suspension mounts corroding.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
rear beam axle bushes starting to detoriated.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J163 MKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 J163 MKO, 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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What year was J163 MKO registered?
J163 MKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1992.
Is J163 MKO safe to buy?
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