MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,510 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
n/s front bumper blanking lens/trim missing
rear exhaust deterioration and blow
reverse lamps inoperative
sidewall/tread cracks and edges wearing at both rear tyres
surface corrosion at underbody mechanical components
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
engine " hunting " when rev'd
n/s front bumper blanking lens/trim missing
rear exhaust deterioration and blow
reverse lamps inoperative
sidewall/tread cracks and edges wearing at both rear tyres
surface corrosion at underbody mechanical components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
imbalance at rear brakes ( ok on road )
o/s front tyre wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
reverse lamps inoperative
sidewall/tread cracking/splitting o/s rear tyre
underbody mechanical component corrosion front sub frame, wisbones, rear axle etc
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
o/s front tyre wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
reverse lamps inoperative
sidewall/tread cracking/splitting o/s rear tyre
underbody mechanical component corrosion front sub frame, wisbones, rear axle etc
exhaust smokey emissions co just pass
nearside rear tyre very poor condition with iregular wear throughout tread pattern
reverse lights not working
timing belt history unknown or vehicle well past replacement date/mileage schedule
vehicle has very heavy surface corrosion to chassis, steering/suspension and brake components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside rear tyre very poor condition with iregular wear throughout tread pattern
rear wiper blade split/torn
reverse lights not working
timing belt history unknown or vehicle well past replacement date/mileage schedule
vehicle has very heavy surface corrosion to chassis, steering/suspension and brake components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
extensive surface rust to all steering suspension brakes and chassis
play/w3ear at steering rack ends
rear brakes uneven action during rbt test
rear wiper blade in very poor condition
reverse light not working
spare tyre pressure low
timing belt history
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
imbalances at front and rear brakes
n/s wiper blade split at end
tread/sidewall cracking o/s rear tyre
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
imbalances at front and rear brakes
n/s wiper blade split at end
tread/sidewall cracking o/s rear tyre
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
all brake pipes have a considerable amount of visual corrosion
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J642 SBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 J642 SBD, 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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J642 SBD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1992.
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