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J720 EVF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

475,193 mi
Last recorded475,193 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ720 EVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 475,193 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 475,193 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 472,342 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 472,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 470,735 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 470,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Braking system leaking load valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 470,725 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all 4 rear leaf spring bushes (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

all exhaust rubbers are deteriorated

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to grease

Pass 18 Jul 2015 470,568 miles

slight ware in steering rack

ware in o/s/f seat mountings

Fail 17 Jul 2015 470,566 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight ware in steering rack

ware in o/s/f seat mountings

Pass 26 Aug 2014 466,076 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f seat has slight movement on rails

Fail 20 Aug 2014 466,074 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f seat has slight movement on rails

Pass 21 Aug 2013 461,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 461,114 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 156,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 9 Aug 2012 156,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 20 Jul 2011 156,215 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 156,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 156,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

cracked o/s headlight lens

temp. repair to o/s mirror

Pass 8 Dec 2009 154,545 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 154,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

n/s rear bumper is missing

n/s rear service & handbrake effort is lower than normal for this vehicle

o/s door mirror is damaged

o/s headlamp lens is cracked

Pass 12 May 2008 150,013 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear in brake pedal pivot bush

Fail 12 May 2008 150,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear in brake pedal pivot bush

Pass 15 May 2007 148,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust mounting rubbers broken at rear (not affecting support)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

noise from rear suspension

rear bumper end cap missing

slight damage on rear number plate

Pass 20 Apr 2006 146,185 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 146,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J720 EVF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 J720 EVF, 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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J720 EVF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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