MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside inner c/v boot split
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside front inner c/v boot split
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J228 ASA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J228 ASA, 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 J228 ASA registered?
J228 ASA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.
Is J228 ASA safe to buy?
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