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J815 BHK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,305 mi
Last recorded172,305 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 BHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 172,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake provides little effort

Fail 29 Oct 2019 172,290 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake provides little effort

Pass 22 Oct 2018 168,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill holed by corrosion but not yet extending to a prescribed area.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 166,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear just acceptable (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (7.1.2)

Front brakes binding slightly when turned by hand and discs discoloured, may require maintenance or repair.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just acceptable (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 164,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 161,757 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering belt slipping on full lock

Pass 23 Oct 2014 158,227 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S outer sill holed by corrosion at front but not extending to perscribed area

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 151,924 miles

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

N/S/F sill damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F sill damaged/corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 144,783 miles

N/S wiper blade just acceptable

Fail 1 Nov 2012 144,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S wiper blade just acceptable

Pass 20 Oct 2011 139,167 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed inner shoulder

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre scrubbed inner shoulder

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 134,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight bind on front brakes only dectected when turning by hand

Pass 21 Oct 2009 128,201 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 128,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 122,103 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 122,101 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rack gaiter twisted

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 29 Oct 2007 113,511 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion on them

Pass 30 Oct 2006 109,438 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 107,184 miles

Both rear tyres walls started to crack †

Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

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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J815 BHK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J815 BHK, 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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J815 BHK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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