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J730 ONH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

153,544 mi
Last recorded153,544 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ730 ONH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 153,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion holes to both front outersills but not within prescribed area

several other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 14 Mar 2013 149,286 miles

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

corrosion holes to both outer sills not within prescribed area and other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 11 Mar 2013 149,286 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion holes to both outer sills not within prescribed area and other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 19 May 2012 143,359 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion holes on both front outer sills not within a prescribed area

heavy surface corrosion on all subframe and suspension components

several areas of underside corrosion around prescribed areas not excessive at this time

Fail 15 May 2012 143,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion holes on both front outer sills not within a prescribed area

heavy surface corrosion on all subframe and suspension components

several areas of underside corrosion around prescribed areas not excessive at this time

Pass 16 Apr 2011 143,131 miles

n/s/f outer sill holed by corrosion, not within prescribed area.

o/s/f outer sill holed by corrosion not within prescribed area.

several areas of under body corrosion detected not excessive at this time.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 143,131 miles

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

n/s/f outer sill holed by corrosion, not within prescribed area.

o/s/f outer sill holed by corrosion not within prescribed area.

several areas of under body corrosion detected not excessive at this time.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 140,842 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s/r floor has welded repair that appears to have been done from inside

other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 19 Apr 2010 140,842 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s/r floor has welded repair that appears to have been done from inside

Pass 6 Apr 2009 137,858 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 137,858 miles

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

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

areas of under body corrosion not excessive at this time

heavy surface corrosion on all suspesion components

moisture in both headlamps

Pass 8 Apr 2008 133,783 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 133,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 132,988 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 132,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive sat this time

Pass 10 Mar 2006 130,911 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 130,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J730 ONH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 J730 ONH, 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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J730 ONH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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