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J596 XSX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,696 mi
Last recorded56,696 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 XSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 56,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

corrosion to underside of vehicle

noise from offside rear brake

offside front lower arm bushes worn

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

oil leaks on engine/gearbox

rear registration plate faded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,863 miles

bushes on both front lower suspension arms worn

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

oil leaks on engine

rear registration plate faded

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight movement in nearside front top strut mounting

Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear registration plate faded

slight corrosion to brake pipes

bushes on both front lower suspension arms worn

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn thin

noise from brakes

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

oil leaks on engine

slight movement in nearside front top strut mounting

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,511 miles

bushes worn on both front lower suspension arms

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

cracking to tread on offside front tyre

item removed from drivers view before test

noise from brakes

rear registration plate faded

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight movement in nearside front top strut mounting

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,139 miles

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

noise from rear brakes

offside front shock absorber damp

rear registration plate slightly faded

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight exhaust blow from back box

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front top stunt mounting

Fail 8 Jan 2015 50,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

noise from rear brakes

offside front shock absorber damp

rear registration plate slightly faded

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight exhaust blow from back box

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front top stunt mounting

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,856 miles

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight play in nearside top strut mount

Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight play in nearside top strut mount

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,563 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

slight corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,353 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

slight corrosion to front coil springs

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,263 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 34,263 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 34,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

noise from steering when on lock

slight squeal on brakes when applied

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,790 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,579 miles

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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J596 XSX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J596 XSX, 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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J596 XSX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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