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J325 UEC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,412 mi
Last recorded179,412 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 UEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 179,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 176,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 176,515 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked white (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MARKED WHITE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 173,086 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion MARK YELLOW RUBBER SEAL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 173,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion MARK YELLOW RUBBER SEAL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 167,869 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 163,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 159,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 156,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 153,556 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 153,555 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 150,867 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 150,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 147,326 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 147,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 144,425 miles

o/s/f headlight aim slightly too right - still just within tolerance

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded between wheel cylinder and brake hose.

oil leak on underside of gearbox

rear service and parking brake noisey

some side to side play in handbrake lever

some slight play in steering wheel

Fail 6 Apr 2010 144,424 miles

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

o/s/f headlight aim slightly too right - still just within tolerance

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded between wheel cylinder and brake hose.

oil leak on underside of gearbox

rear service and parking brake noisey

some play in rear wheels

some side to side play in handbrake lever

some slight play in steering wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2009 140,977 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bulg in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2009 140,977 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

slight bulg in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2008 137,406 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 132,406 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 131,683 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 131,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2006 127,580 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 127,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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J325 UEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J325 UEC, 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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J325 UEC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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