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J653 AUJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,846 mi
Last recorded99,846 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 AUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 99,846 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 99,846 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 96,010 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 96,010 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 94,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 29 May 2014 91,090 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,089 miles

Rear seats not presented

Fail 29 May 2013 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear seats not presented

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 81,111 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,193 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 66,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,152 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 57,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 53,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,733 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 47,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J653 AUJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J653 AUJ, 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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J653 AUJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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