MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear foot brake low
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury floor and inner seal panel rusted away (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear foot brake low
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive unit (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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J737 REY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 J737 REY, 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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J737 REY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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