MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into brake compensation valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop position
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake only just met minimum requirements 17% (min. 16%)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too low on screen (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into brake compensation valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop position
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp kick up adjusted with tape
Offside headlamp kick up adjusted with tape
plastic cover sills fitted
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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J452 BAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J452 BAR, 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 J452 BAR registered?
J452 BAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J452 BAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for J452 BAR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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