MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
vacuum pipe under bonnet split
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly
rear reg. plate deteriorated slightly
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection
slight play in steering rack
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J486 CYX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 J486 CYX, 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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J486 CYX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1992.
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