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J571 MJK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,214 mi
Last recorded160,214 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 MJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 160,214 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery tray corroded

front corssmember corroded

o/s/f top shocker bush slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2011 160,214 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery tray corroded

front corssmember corroded

o/s/f top shocker bush slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2009 160,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to offside sill.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 144,356 miles

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

OSF tyre is worn on inside edge

OSR and middle rear belts not checked due to vehicle modification

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

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres deteriorated by age (perished)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 144,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

OSF tyre is worn on inside edge

OSR and middle rear belts not checked due to vehicle modification

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 129,544 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 129,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Minor exhaust leak centre and cat join.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre wall perished.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 110,868 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 110,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J571 MJK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J571 MJK, 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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J571 MJK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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