MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front front discs in a rusty condition
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front front discs in a rusty condition
Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))
both rear wheel bearing have slight play
engine oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
both rear wheel bearing have slight play
engine oil leak
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (2.4.G.2)
engine has an oil leak
nearside rear tyre has cracks between the treads
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (2.4.G.2)
engine has an oil leak
nearside rear tyre has cracks between the treads
Fuel system components located near fuel tank heavily corroded.
High beam warning lamp not working.
Inner ferrule of offside front flexy brake hose corroded.
Outer gaiter on offside front driveshaft perished.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel system components located near fuel tank heavily corroded.
Inner ferrule of offside front flexy brake hose corroded.
Outer gaiter on offside front driveshaft perished.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J316 ERB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J316 ERB, 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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What year was J316 ERB registered?
J316 ERB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1992.
Is J316 ERB safe to buy?
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