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J629 PTA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,675 mi
Last recorded156,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ629 PTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 156,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 155,623 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has got small cracks in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 155,619 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has got small cracks in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 153,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 153,681 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 151,797 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 151,793 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low brake effort from offside rear service brake.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 150,682 miles

both front shock absorbers worn.

Fail 29 May 2014 150,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front shock absorbers worn.

low brake effort from nearside rear brake, indicating repair/adjustment is required.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 148,724 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 148,724 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 145,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 145,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both headlamps have a poor output of light.

Pass 27 May 2011 142,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight damage to windscreen

slight noise on front wheel bearings

small exhaust leaks at joints

Fail 26 May 2011 142,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight damage to windscreen

slight noise on front wheel bearings

small exhaust leaks at joints

Fail 18 May 2010 136,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2010 136,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 136,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 129,984 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 129,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 121,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 111,186 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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J629 PTA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J629 PTA, 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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J629 PTA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 1992.

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