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J480 MKA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 MKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,456 miles

Nearside Front outer wing surface corroded but not to excess at time of test

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded but not to excess at time of test

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded but not to excess at time of test

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (2.4.A.3)

outer wing surface corroded but not to excess at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,747 miles

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2016 118,745 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 111,539 miles

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

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

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

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

general condition of underside of vehicle including various suspension components including front lower suspension arms, rear axle, petrol tank securing straps and suspension bodywork have extensive surface corrosion but not corroded to excess at t

offside front tyre wearing low to no visible tread on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 108,855 miles

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

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

front - rear brake pipe greased at time of test

general condition of outer bodywork including front lower outer wings, rear outer wheel arches and boot lid all have surface corrosion but not corroded to excess at time of test

general underside of vehicle condition including various suspension componenets including front lower suspension arms, rear axle and petrol tank securing straps have surface corrosion but not corroded to excess at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,068 miles

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

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

front - rear brake pipe greased at time of test

general outer bodywork including front lower outer wings, rear outer wheel arches and boot lid all have surface corrosion but not corroded to excess at time of test

general underside condition of various suspension components including front lower suspension arms, rear axle and petrol tank straps have surface corrosion but not corroded to excess at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 106,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

front - rear brake pipe greased at time of test

general outer bodywork including front lower outer wings, rear outer wheel arches and boot lid all have surface corrosion but not corroded to excess at time of test

general underside condition of various suspension components including front lower suspension arms, rear axle and petrol tank straps have surface corrosion but not corroded to excess at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 102,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 98,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 89,307 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 89,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 84,702 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 84,701 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,815 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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J480 MKA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J480 MKA, 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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J480 MKA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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