MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front numberplate cracked
fuel pipe furrels corroded
offside light lense cracked
power steering pipe slightly corroded
rear bump stops perished
rear number plate faded
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate cracked
fuel pipe furrels corroded
off side rear light lense cracked
power steering pipe slightly corroded
rear bump stops perished
rear number plate faded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front number plate damaged
indicator switch worn on n/s posision
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J547 TPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J547 TPE, 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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J547 TPE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1992.
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