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J205 ONX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,569 mi
Last recorded178,569 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 ONX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 178,569 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 178,569 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2010 173,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 173,570 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 166,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 166,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 158,460 miles

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)

Fail 30 May 2008 158,186 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2007 149,637 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 149,349 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 140,138 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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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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J205 ONX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J205 ONX safe to buy?

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