MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front lower outer sills damaged
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust system becoming corroded
front brake discs appear worn/corroded
large corrosion hole in n/s/f lower outer sill (outside prescribed area)
various minor exhaust leaks
various minor oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both lower outer sills damaged
n/s/r wheel bearing becoming rough when rotated
slight play felt in both rear wheel bearings
various minor oil leaks
vehicle becoming corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both lower outer sills damaged
n/s/r wheel bearing becoming rough when rotated
slight play felt in both rear wheel bearings
various minor oil leaks
vehicle becoming corroded
Gearbox mounting defective
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
baffles broken/loose in rear exhaust box
baffles in rear exhaust box broken & insecure
rear brakes noisy
slight play in n/s track rod end under load
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BAFFLES BREAKING UP IN REAR EXHAUST BOX
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN APPLIED (ADVISE STRIP/INSPECTION)
SPARE TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
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J57 FWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J57 FWV, 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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What year was J57 FWV registered?
J57 FWV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1992.
Is J57 FWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J57 FWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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