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J30 GMW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 GMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,595 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,595 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting area corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 21 May 2015 105,450 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 105,450 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 105,072 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

marks to nearside rear coil spring where tyre has rubbed, though clear of spring when tested

plastic guides missing from both front seat runners allowing seats to rock

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2011 103,934 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 103,934 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 98,133 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside front seat runner plastic inserts broken

offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

rear sevice brake slight imbalance

Fail 23 Oct 2009 98,133 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside front seat runner plastic inserts broken

offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

rear sevice brake slight imbalance

Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,485 miles

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

front exhaust support is of wire , not rubber ring

repair to bulkhead around clutch cable

slight play in lower steering colume bush

slight wear to inside edge of tread on offside front tyre.

slight mark on inside wall of rear tyres & rear coil springs, but cleance there at time of test.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,233 miles

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

nearside & offside front brake discs slightly corroded through lack of use.

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2007 94,233 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside front brake discs slightly corroded through lack of use.

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2006 135,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 135,632 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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J30 GMW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J30 GMW, 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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J30 GMW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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