MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,958 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine oil leak
movement in upper column
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine oil leak
movement in upper column
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front brake discs slightly worn
front number plate cracked and discoloured
n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor
rear light lenses cracked
rear subframe bushes perished and worn
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
front brake discs slightly worn
front number plate cracked and discoloured
n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor
rear light lenses cracked
rear subframe bushes perished and worn
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front number plate cracked and discoloured
gearbox leaking oil
n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor
n/s/r and o/s/r light lenses cracked
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)
slight play at top of steering column
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat/seatbelt as childseat fitted
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front number plate cracked and discoloured
gearbox leaking oil
n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor
n/s/r and o/s/r light lenses cracked
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)
slight play at top of steering column
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat/seatbelt as childseat fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front number plate slightly cracked
gearbox leaking oil
n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges of tread (2mm)
n/s/r light lenses cracked
o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) and sidewalls perished
rear brake pipes beginning to corrode
slight free-play at top of steering column
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted
front number plate slightly cracked
gearbox leaking oil
n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges of tread (2mm)
n/s/r light lenses cracked
o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) and sidewalls perished
rear brake pipes beginning to corrode
slight free-play at top of steering column
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
brake fluid level low
front number plate cracked and beginning to deteriorate
n/s/r indicator lens cracked
n/s/r sidelight lens cracked
n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) and outer sidewall slightly cut
o/s/r sidelight lens cracked and has water inside lamp unit
o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished
slight play at top of steering column
wiper rubbers slightly worn
exhaust rusty
front shocks worn
n/s headlamp reflector poor
r/n/s lamp damaged
r/n/s tyre low on tread
r/o/s tyre perished
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J552 ONH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 J552 ONH, 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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J552 ONH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1992.
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