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J386 MKO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

152,891 mi
Last recorded152,891 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ386 MKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 152,891 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 152,763 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 151,669 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 151,668 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded JACKING POINT (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 150,344 miles

195/55R15

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 148,923 miles

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

OIL LEAK ?

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CRACKED (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 148,923 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR RUBBER BROKEN (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure FILTER (7.2.1)

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

OIL LEAK ?

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CRACKED (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 147,516 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER IS INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK TOP MOUNT HAS A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF PLAY WHEN JACKED UP .

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 146,055 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 146,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 144,803 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHTLY SMOKING

Pass 6 Jan 2012 143,438 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE

Fail 6 Jan 2012 143,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FRONT DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 142,129 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 142,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 140,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 140,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 138,659 miles

front brake pipe to union corroded

fuel pipes corroded

play in steering rack o/s

Fail 23 Jan 2009 138,609 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 136,320 miles

brake pipes poor fit

exhaust front section corroded and slight leak

fuel pipes very corroded

o/s/r outer brake ferrules corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2008 136,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes poor fit

exhaust front section corroded and slight leak

front brakes binding slightly

fuel pipes very corroded

o/s/r outer brake ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2007 134,509 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 134,509 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 125,712 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 125,712 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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J386 MKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 J386 MKO, 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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J386 MKO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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