MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column has an unsafe modification (2.2.2 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front seats loose
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres slightly perished
slight oil leak
slight oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres slightly perished
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight movement in drivers seat
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chip in zone "A" of front screen just on limit
slight play in both strut tops
slight play in top of steering column
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chip in zone "A" of front screen just on limit
slight play in both strut tops
slight play in top of steering column
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front outer c v boots perishing
both rear tyres outer shoulders perishing/splitting
chip in zone "A" just on limit
oil leak noted
slight blow on exhaust
slight play in nearside front top suspension mount
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
slight play in top of steering column
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
O/S/F SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WHEEL AND TYRE
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J700 BLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 J700 BLU, 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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J700 BLU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1992.
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