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J737 REY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

187,010 mi
Last recorded187,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ737 REY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 187,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 186,573 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 186,573 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 186,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 185,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 183,287 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 183,287 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 181,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 179,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 176,935 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 176,935 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 174,629 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 174,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 172,807 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 172,807 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 171,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 169,824 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 169,824 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 168,423 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 168,422 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 166,984 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 166,984 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 165,187 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 165,187 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 163,605 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 163,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 160,748 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 160,748 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 158,539 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 158,539 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 156,764 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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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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