MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes slightly corroded front and rear
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes slightly corroded front and rear
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Offside Rear Advise slight play in bearing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Advise slight play in bearing
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust rubbers perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J260 BWC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J260 BWC, 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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J260 BWC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 1992.
Is J260 BWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J260 BWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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