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J504 YMS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,436 mi
Last recorded102,436 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ504 YMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,436 miles

All suspension arms / components generally rusty.

Both front upper suspension mounts perished / cracking.

Engine cooling fan disconnected.

Engine slightly smokey.

Fuel filter mounted by one bracket only.

N/s number plate lamp slightly dim.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r wheel slightly noisy when spun.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 102,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

All suspension arms / components generally rusty.

Both front upper suspension mounts perished / cracking.

Engine cooling fan disconnected.

Engine slightly smokey.

Fuel filter mounted by one bracket only.

N/s number plate lamp slightly dim.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r wheel slightly noisy when spun.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,343 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 102,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 100,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,939 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 99,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE STARTING TO BURN OIL

FRONT O/S HEAD LAMP VERY HIGH ON MAIN BEAM

FRONT O/S TYRE WORN ON THE INSIDE OF THE TREAD

REAR N/S ROAD WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

REAR N/S TYRE WORN ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY STARTING IN STEERING COLUMN TO RACK AND PINNION

TWO REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUTINGS PERISHING

Pass 9 May 2008 99,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 98,444 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 97,811 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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J504 YMS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 J504 YMS, 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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J504 YMS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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