MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipe to fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end, split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipe to fuel filter corroded
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from castellated nut (2.1.3 (d))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
cabriolet roof not secured down at nearside front
dipped beam tell tale inoperative
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front seats worn on mounts
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front seats worn on mounts
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill is corroded near rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe from tank to fuel pump is corroded ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill is corroded near rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe from tank to fuel pump is corroded ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel pump mounts broken
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel pump mounts broken
Coolant leak
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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J196 LPX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 J196 LPX, 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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J196 LPX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1992.
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