MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,898 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play at top of steering column\ns damage\injury in screen\security and corrosion in brake pipes\front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
brake pipes for corrosion
front tyres for inner tread wear
rear brakes for slight imbalance
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight damage front no plate
wipers split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight damage front no plate
wiper blades split
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J589 LBY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J589 LBY, 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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J589 LBY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1992.
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