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J808 GRH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,372 mi
Last recorded163,372 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ808 GRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2024 163,372 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arm where shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

offside front jacking point area corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 163,340 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front jacking point area corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 163,267 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings, worse on nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion around offside front jacking point

Pass 19 Jun 2021 163,230 miles

Corrosion to Offside Rear Strut Tower, Inner Arch

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 163,196 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 163,148 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 163,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 162,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play strong advisory (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2016 162,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 162,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes are wet

Pass 8 Jul 2014 162,624 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 162,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 22 Jun 2013 162,534 miles

advise corrosion hole to offside rear part of chassi near toe eye

advise fuel cap seal starting to crack

advise offside front outter washer jet not working

advise oil leak to engine

advise to no bonnet stay fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2013 162,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise condition of nearside front trackrod end rubber boot

advise corrosion hole to offside rear part of chassi near toe eye

advise fuel cap seal starting to crack

advise offside front outter washer jet not working

advise oil leak to engine

advise securing of nearside front flexie hose

advise to no bonnet stay fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 161,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Jun 2012 161,447 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2011 158,722 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 158,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 154,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rack gaiter twisted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 151,086 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 151,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rack gaiter twisted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 147,542 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 143,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 143,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 140,596 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 140,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres in poor condition

offside rear tyre in poor condition

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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J808 GRH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 J808 GRH, 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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J808 GRH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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