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J54 EPW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,955 mi
Last recorded154,955 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 EPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 154,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front disc show signs of overheating

both front and n/s/r tyres heavily age cracked

hole in o/s/f centre floor pan

sills corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle heavily corroded and undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2018 154,951 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front disc show signs of overheating

both front and n/s/r tyres heavily age cracked

hole in o/s/f centre floor pan

sills corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle heavily corroded and undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

numerous patches of welding repairs on sills/floors/chassis legs

offside front brake binding slightly

thick layers of underseal on vehicle floor and suspension

Fail 5 Apr 2017 153,539 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

numerous patches of welding repairs on sills/floors/chassis legs

offside front brake binding slightly

thick layers of underseal on vehicle floor and suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2010 152,964 miles

front subframe and anti roll bar rusty

rear coil springs rusty and corroded

slight handbrake lever travel

small oil leak from offside inner driveshaft oil seal

vehicle has been modified from standard

Pass 24 Aug 2009 151,284 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 151,275 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 148,689 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 148,414 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill panels fitted with body kit, unable to fully inspect sills.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 144,737 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 140,199 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non-standard exhaust fitted

oil leak

wear on n/s/f tyre edge

Fail 13 Jul 2006 140,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion to front and rear sus. components

metal brake pipes under bonnet corroided

top cam cover missing

Pass 16 Jul 2005 130,622 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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J54 EPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J54 EPW, 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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J54 EPW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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