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J179 ONV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,871 mi
Last recorded49,871 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 ONV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,871 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,761 miles

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 48,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 40,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,227 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 33,672 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,301 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 32,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,829 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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J179 ONV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J179 ONV, 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 J179 ONV registered?

J179 ONV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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