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J814 CNG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,270 mi
Last recorded100,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ814 CNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,270 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear surface corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front inner and outer c.v. joints freeplay

Fail 20 Jan 2016 100,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exit pipe from last silencer at mount. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts x2. (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear surface corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front inner and outer c.v. joints freeplay

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,698 miles

Front registration plate cracked but secure and readable.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding out of compensator.

Offside front suspension leg, spring mount, corroding.

Small hole in exhaust at mounting point close to rear wheel.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 98,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil level on minimum.

Front registration plate cracked but secure and readable.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding out of compensator.

Offside front suspension leg, spring mount, corroding.

Small hole in exhaust at mounting point close to rear wheel.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer and tailpipe mounting rubbers splitting.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,453 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front suspension weak in comparison to offside.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front suspension weak in comparison to offside.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,640 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 94,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,943 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 89,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 85,089 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 81,554 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 78,107 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspension arms have minor dents

heater valve leaking

n/s/r shock absorber shroud broken

Fail 5 Jul 2007 78,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspension arms dented

n/s/r shock absorber shroud broken

Pass 19 Jan 2006 72,312 miles

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

inner drive boot split

Fail 19 Jan 2006 72,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

inner drive boot split

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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J814 CNG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 J814 CNG, 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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J814 CNG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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