MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,548 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
After market wheels, tyres, suspension & exhaust system fitted at time of test.
Brake pedal appears to have slight travel but pedal not creeping under pressure & all brakes functioning in roller brake tester.
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S Outer gaiters. (2.5.C.1a)
N/S Front cross member for bumper support has 1 missing bolt.
Rear seats fully removed at time of test, rear belts clearly not used so not tested.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S Rear. (2.6.2)
Spare tyre defective Tyre appears to be under inflated. ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S Rear. (4.1.E.1)
Front Nearside & offside inner sills corroded
Nearside Bolt missing from front cross member (radiator/bumper support only)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non standard exhaust fitted
Non standard tyres, wheels and suspension fitted
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Petrol tank brackets corroded
Rear area loaded + seats folded down. Unable to fully examine seats/seatbelts
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Bolt missing from front cross member (bumper/radiator support only)
Exhaust noisy non standard (7.1.4)
Front wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non standard tyres, wheels and suspension fitted
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear area loaded and seats folded down, unable to examine seatbelts/seat
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bolt missing from front cross member (bumper/radiator support only)
Exhaust noisy non standard (7.1.4)
Front wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non standard tyres, wheels and suspension fitted
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear area loaded and seats folded down, unable to examine seatbelts/seat
corrosion at brake pipes at nearside rear equalizer valve and brake hose(limited vision)
corrosion at fuel unions at rear
non standard suspension,wheels,exhaust etc
rear discs worn,pads look low,advise wheels off inspection asap
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
corrosion at brake pipes at nearside rear equalizer valve and brake hose(limited vision)
corrosion at fuel unions at rear
non standard suspension,wheels,exhaust etc
rear discs worn,pads look low,advise wheels off inspection asap
small corrosion around all jacking points,advise welding in near future
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
corrosion around jacking points
corrosion forming in front to rear brake pipe and from nearside rear brake hose
non standard suspension,wheels ,exhaust etc fitted
passenger seats front and rear not fitted in vehicle at time of test
rear discs worn!condition of rear pads not known
slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing,advise renewing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
corrosion around jacking points
corrosion forming in front to rear brake pipe and from nearside rear brake hose
non standard suspension,wheels ,exhaust etc fitted
passenger seats front and rear not fitted in vehicle at time of test
rear discs worn!condition of rear pads not known
slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing,advise renewing
brake pipe close to exhaust box
corrosion at front jacking points(on floor pan)
corrosion starting around nearside rear suspension mount
corrosion starting on some brake pipes
damage to exhaust
knock from steering(limited vision due to covered parts)
nearside front braided hose close to nearside brake pipe on lock to lock check
nearside handbrake cable ,outer casing close to exhaust box
nearside washer jet inoperative(offside clearing screen !)
non standard suspension etc fitted
offside inner door handle missing
some brake pedal travel,effiency good.
stone chips in screen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
brake pipe close to exhaust box
corrosion at front jacking points(on floor pan)
corrosion starting around nearside rear suspension mount
corrosion starting on some brake pipes
damage to exhaust
knock from steering(limited vision due to covered parts)
nearside front braided hose close to nearside brake pipe on lock to lock check
nearside handbrake cable ,outer casing close to exhaust box
nearside washer jet inoperative(offside clearing screen !)
non standard suspension etc fitted
offside inner door handle missing
some brake pedal travel,effiency good.
stone chips in screen
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r parking brake effort low for make & model.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r parking brake effort low for make & model.
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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J189 MVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J189 MVU, 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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J189 MVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1992.
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