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J44 ABX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,095 mi
Last recorded243,095 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 243,095 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing outside edge

big bore exh fitted

front seats loose

no revearse lights

Fail 16 Sep 2019 243,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing outside edge

big bore exh fitted

front seats loose

no revearse lights

Pass 30 Mar 2018 232,407 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 232,407 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 219,430 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 219,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 200,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 187,643 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 172,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 172,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 155,543 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 139,978 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 139,972 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 132,277 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 132,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 126,359 miles

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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J44 ABX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J44 ABX, 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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J44 ABX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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