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J749 SEG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,727 mi
Last recorded168,727 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ749 SEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 168,727 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 168,718 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both nearside front jacking points have been damaged resulting in them being weakened (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 165,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 165,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end hit anti roll bar pin (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling track rod end hitting anti roll bar pin (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle hitting antiroll bar (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit and worn inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wipers torn

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2014 163,887 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 163,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 160,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 153,087 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 145,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 142,685 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 134,596 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 122,224 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 112,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2007 110,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 100,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J749 SEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J749 SEG, 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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What year was J749 SEG registered?

J749 SEG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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