MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,955 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
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.
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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