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J450 YAA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,661 mi
Last recorded112,661 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ450 YAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 112,661 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake low perfomance

Fail 12 Feb 2019 112,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake low perfomance

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,461 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust box mounting rubbers starting to prish and crack

Fail 21 Feb 2018 108,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan within 30 cm of subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust box mounting rubbers starting to prish and crack

Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,220 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,643 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,643 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,947 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,947 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,025 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 85,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,395 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,851 miles

very slight bind to offside rear wheel,handbrake cable a little sticky

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,145 miles

Offside rear handbrake cable a little sticky

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 76,617 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,926 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 73,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,237 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 69,508 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 64,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 64,817 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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J450 YAA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J450 YAA, 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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J450 YAA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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