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166,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
offside steering rack gaiter twisted
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ferrule ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
reverse lights not working
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear suspension bump stops rotted
Battery loose
Coolant leak
Corrosion on nearside front door
Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch
Fuel filter bracket cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front foglamp inop
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake pipes secured with cable ties
Rear suspension bump stops rotten
Reverse lamps inop
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel filter bracket cracked
Coolant leak
Corrosion on nearside front door
Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch
Battery loose
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front foglamp inop
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear brake pipes secured with cable ties
Rear suspension bump stops rotten
Reverse lamps inop
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
some uneveness of rear brake application
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
load compensator linkage lubricated
offside front fog light not working
rear discs slightly pitted
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
load compensator linkage lubricated
offside front fog light not working
rear discs slightly pitted
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J314 DUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 J314 DUC, 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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J314 DUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 1992.
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