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J645 WEW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,597 mi
Last recorded221,597 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ645 WEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2008 221,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 217,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front mirror has damage

Nearside front seat belt retainer cover is missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front mirror has damage

Oil leak

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Oct 2007 217,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside front mirror outer cover is missing

nearside front outer cover is missing from the saet belt stalk

offside door mirror has damage to the front and back of the unit

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Oct 2006 211,680 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 211,599 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2005 201,889 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside & nearside rear tyres have surface cracks and worn on the tread

offside inner drive shaft boot split

oil leak

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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J645 WEW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J645 WEW, 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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J645 WEW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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