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J181 LVU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,826 mi
Last recorded176,826 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 LVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 176,826 miles

Suspension lowered

Both sills corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Limited suspension movement

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 176,826 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Limited suspension movement

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

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

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

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

Suspension lowered

Pass 15 Jul 2016 173,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system sealed by silicon in various places (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Rear outer sills repaired quality of repair can not be checked due to body filler (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 173,311 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system sealed by silicon in various places (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Rear outer sills repaired quality of repair can not be checked due to body filler (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 173,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

All corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 173,227 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 172,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower suspension arms corroded

outer lower sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

wiper stalk switch faulty

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,556 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 159,019 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 152,802 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 152,802 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 146,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 146,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 144,758 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 66,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 50,586 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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J181 LVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J181 LVU, 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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J181 LVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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