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J54 HMM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,064 mi
Last recorded55,064 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 HMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 55,064 miles

Both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,648 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front wheel rims different

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mounting

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in strut top mounting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 19 Jul 2017 54,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 53,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front inner and outer sills excessively corroded outside a prescribed area

Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Spare tyre defective

n/s outer sill corroded and holed (front end)

o/s outer sill corroded and holed (centre)

o/s outer sill corroded and holed (front end)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Spare tyre defective

n/s outer sill corroded and holed (front end)

o/s outer sill corroded and holed (centre)

o/s outer sill corroded and holed (front end)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,556 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 51,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,701 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 49,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,807 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2009 47,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,476 miles

Both front suspension top mounts slight movement

Exhaust centre silencer heatshield insecure

Front service brake veers right

Nearside outer sill to floor corroded

Nearside rear service and parking brake lower effort

Nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside front tyre pressure low

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,166 miles

Both front lower wishbones corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door trim poor security

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front service brake veers right

Nearside outer sill corroded at front

Nearside rear axle pivot bush poor condition

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HMM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J54 HMM, 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 HMM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1992.

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