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J642 SBD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,510 mi
Last recorded69,510 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ642 SBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,510 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 69,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,054 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 67,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,296 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 65,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,687 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,845 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 55,842 miles

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?

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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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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