MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking
brake pipes corroded
clutch biting point high
underbody corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
rear brakes slightly unequal
rear tyres slight cracks
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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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