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J5 CEB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,669 mi
Last recorded166,669 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 CEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2023 166,669 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis leg under battery carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear inner chassis @ rear axle front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear inner wheel arches to chassis corroded and holed. rear axle front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front inner sills

Both sides front tyres badly worn on inners

Both sides rear crossmember corroded and holed not prescribed

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/F outer sill corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear cbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

front exhaust clamp corroded and broke

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2020 165,262 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a pinhole in it

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate faded

engine oil level below minimum

gearbox damp

underbody corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 165,262 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a pinhole in it

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate faded

breather pipe on carburetor split

engine oil level below minimum

gearbox damp

underbody corroded

wire rubbed through behind carburetor

Pass 21 Nov 2019 163,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 162,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 160,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 158,633 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake servo has corrrosion

front and rear chassis has corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

offside rear brake hose secured by cable ties

Fail 30 Nov 2016 158,626 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot split but not leaking grease

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake servo has corrrosion

engine oil on minimum,

front and rear chassis has corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

offside rear brake hose secured by cable ties

Pass 17 Dec 2015 156,905 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

brake pipes corroded

clutch biting point high

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 154,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 153,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 152,414 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 152,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 151,552 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 149,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 148,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 145,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 140,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 140,065 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 133,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 127,239 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

rear brakes slightly unequal

rear tyres slight cracks

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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J5 CEB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J5 CEB, 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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J5 CEB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 1992.

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