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J568 WWN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,375 mi
Last recorded170,375 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ568 WWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 170,375 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 170,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 164,118 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 164,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 159,817 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid little low

oil leak slight around engine

slight corrosion and dents on front sills

slight cracks showing offside/front brake flexi pipe

slight cracks showing on nearside/front brake flexi pipe

slight rattle from centre box baffles of exhaust

slight rust showing on petrol filler hose

Fail 28 Nov 2006 159,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid little low

coolant level was low

crack on front windscreen nearside not in zone areas

oil slight leaking around engine

slight binding from front wheels

slight corrosion and dents on offside sill

slight cracks showing on nearside/front brake flexi pipe

slight cracks showing on offside/front brake flexi pipe

slight dent and corrosion on nearside sill

slight rattle from centre baffles

slight rust showing on petrol filler hose

Pass 21 Nov 2005 153,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J568 WWN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J568 WWN, 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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J568 WWN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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