MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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