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J308 WDA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,651 mi
Last recorded154,651 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ308 WDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 154,651 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes covered with under body seal

Fail 7 May 2014 154,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes covered with under body seal

Pass 13 Sep 2012 154,234 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 140,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 164,134 miles

Battery insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2010 164,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 160,397 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

has slight corrosion all over

Fail 28 Mar 2009 163,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front arms rear bushes perishing

front & rear wheels different size

outer limited for inspection due to sill covers

rear axle bushes starting to split

vehicle has lowwered sprigs fitted move when raised

Pass 13 Mar 2008 155,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Mar 2007 147,762 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 141,496 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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J308 WDA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J308 WDA, 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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J308 WDA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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