MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,534 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Slight rust on panels
Bodywork abit rusty but no sharp edges
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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)
VIN on vehicle does not match VIN on registration document. Please contact your local vehicle licencing office.
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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