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J179 SWK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,225 mi
Last recorded90,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 SWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 90,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,739 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 87,880 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 87,880 miles

Position lamp not working NSF and OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 86,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,793 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 79,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bonnet will not secure fully

brake pedal anti slip provision damaged but still servicable

brake pedal feels slightly soft in operation

offside registration plate lamp worked when tapped

parking brake application uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2008 76,134 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 76,134 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

slight damage to n/s door mirror backing.

slight play blow mid to rear exhaust joint

Pass 13 Oct 2006 70,641 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 70,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 64,931 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 64,931 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 SWK 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 66.7%.

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 SWK, 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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J179 SWK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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