MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
Battery tray getting abit corroded
Exhaust abit corroded in places
Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded
Front and rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear
Fuel tank support straps abit corroded
O/S/R chassis area around susp/arm mount getting abit corroded
Rear end metal b/pipes abit corroded in places and front to rear pipe at N/S/R areas also abit corroded
Rear exhaust silencer getting abit corroded and slight leak
Slight wear and movement at both rear w/bearings (esp N/S/R)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
Battery tray getting abit corroded
Exhaust abit corroded in places
Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded
Front and rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear
Fuel tank support straps abit corroded
O/S/R chassis area around susp/arm mount getting abit corroded
Rear end metal b/pipes abit corroded in places and front to rear pipe at N/S/R areas also abit corroded
Rear exhaust silencer getting abit corroded and slight leak
Slight wear and movement at both rear w/bearings (esp N/S/R)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
2 X Rear steel brake pipes are rusty/
Front brake pads apprar low on friction material.
Oil loss at engine area.
Reduced performance at offside park brake.
Rusting at offside rear inner sill.
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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J303 SFX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 J303 SFX, 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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J303 SFX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 1992.
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