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J719 AWE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,508 mi
Last recorded118,508 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ719 AWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

crack to lower front windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2014 110,939 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

crack to lower front windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,954 miles

front nearside and offside sidelights discoloured

front neartside and offside headlights slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Nov 2013 102,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 91,948 miles

All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 91,932 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,809 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)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 84,731 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,414 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 80,305 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,617 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,255 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 69,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,763 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 66,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 52,564 miles

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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J719 AWE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J719 AWE, 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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J719 AWE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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