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J7 DUB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,164 mi
Last recorded189,164 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 189,164 miles

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded on inside face

Corroded hole in underside but, not within 30cm

Drivers seat belt frayed

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Offside Front Play in top mount

Fail 7 Aug 2017 189,164 miles

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

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)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded on inside face

Corroded hole in underside but, not within 30cm

Drivers seat belt frayed

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Nearside Front Two screws in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Offside Front Play in top mount

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2016 188,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

emission req. only just met

Fail 6 May 2016 188,383 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Side repeater missing all (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

emission not tested due to catalytic converter not present

Fail 26 Aug 2014 188,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 183,295 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 183,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 175,720 miles

front tyres worn close to the legal limit and cracking on outter side walls

rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 11 Jun 2011 107,079 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 170,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 170,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 166,567 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 166,000 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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J7 DUB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J7 DUB, 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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J7 DUB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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