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J579 PBD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,844 mi
Last recorded165,844 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 PBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 165,844 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 165,829 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 165,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 164,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 161,955 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch bulk head side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front runner worn slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

front and rear registration plate madefrom pressed tin but reflective and readable

offside rear chassis leg / boot floor corroded slightly

oil leek

parking brake warning lamp not illuminating when applied

slight play in steering rack inner end

Fail 10 May 2016 161,954 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play hub nut loose (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch bulk head side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front runner worn slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

front and rear registration plate madefrom pressed tin but reflective and readable

offside rear chassis leg / boot floor corroded slightly

oil leek

parking brake warning lamp not illuminating when applied

slight play in steering rack inner end

Fail 8 Apr 2016 161,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid tank loose (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leek

slight play in steering rack inner end

Pass 13 Apr 2015 159,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Axle suspension has surface corrosion but is not weakened

Fail 8 Apr 2015 159,726 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 158,221 miles

advise old welding repairs

Pass 23 Mar 2013 157,398 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 154,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 139,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 130,315 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 130,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 130,227 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 130,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 124,220 miles

Both rack boots twisted and perished.Tyre side walls on N/S/F ,O/S/F ,AND O/S/R slight damage.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 120,668 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 120,668 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corrosion starting rear chassis rails within prescribed area.

Front anti-roll bar inner bushes worn.

Nearside parking brake cable outer case collasped.

Nearside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Visual inspection only to nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

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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J579 PBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J579 PBD, 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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J579 PBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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