MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
high idle and slight smoking from exhaust
All exhaust rubbers heavily cracked
Both rear axle bushes missing metal outer casings due to excessive corrosion. No play detected.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside hand brake efficency weak
Offside handbrake cable outer casing broken
Offside wiper blade split
Rear exhaust silencer secured using zip ties
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
All exhaust rubbers heavily cracked
Both rear axle bushes missing metal outer casings due to excessive corrosion. No play detected.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside hand brake efficency weak
Offside handbrake cable outer casing broken
Offside wiper blade split
Rear exhaust silencer secured using zip ties
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Both rear axle bushes heavily cracked and metal casing excessively corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear exhaust rubber heavily split
Rear exhaust silencer secured with zip ties.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in adjustable steering column
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J205 ONX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J205 ONX, 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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What year was J205 ONX registered?
J205 ONX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.
Is J205 ONX safe to buy?
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