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J453 ORP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

229,604 mi
Last recorded229,604 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 ORP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 229,604 miles

Front Surface corrosion to front suspension

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 229,525 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 229,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorplans excess corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pies corroded to limit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low perished and cracked on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 228,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes hevily perished (2.4.G.2)

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

brakes heavily corroded all round only just met brake test limits

Fail 21 Apr 2016 228,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes hevily perished (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes heavily corroded all round only just met brake test limits

Pass 24 Jul 2012 222,867 miles

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

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2012 222,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2011 217,593 miles

Capping sills fitted preventing full inspection

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mild dampness around power steering pump

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 209,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 203,009 miles

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)

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear seats not allowing full inspections of seatbelts

nearside front flexi brake hose not clipped onto rubber mounting braket

sill covers fitted which restrict full inspection of outer sill structure

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2009 203,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear seats not allowing full inspections of seatbelts

nearside front flexi brake hose not clipped onto rubber mounting braket

sill covers fitted which restrict full inspection of outer sill structure

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2008 196,366 miles

'Up and Down' movement at steering wheel (column top bush/bearing?)

Dampness around steering pump

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front wheel/brake binding

TYRES; nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and perished. offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 187,196 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 187,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 175,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 31 Oct 2005 165,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

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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J453 ORP 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 68.8%.

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 J453 ORP, 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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J453 ORP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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