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J796 ATO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,534 mi
Last recorded146,534 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ796 ATO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 146,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 146,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,032 miles

Slight rust on panels

Pass 6 Oct 2017 145,051 miles

Bodywork abit rusty but no sharp edges

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 143,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 143,634 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs have slight corosion

modified vehicle.

o/s wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 143,634 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

modified vehicle.

o/s wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 143,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 136,301 miles

VIN on vehicle does not match VIN on registration document. Please contact your local vehicle licencing office.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 136,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

VIN on vehicle does not match VIN on registration document. Please contact your local vehicle licencing office.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 120,789 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 120,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 118,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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J796 ATO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J796 ATO, 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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J796 ATO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J796 ATO safe to buy?

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