MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,643 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both inner and outer sills are damaged
both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers are detached
dashboard service indicator is lit
exhaust system is corroded and leaking
headlight washers are broken causing low pressure to the windowscreen washers
major oil leaks in the engine bay
nearside rear tyre is nearing the limits of wear
offside door mirror glass is of the stick on type
offside rear foglight lens is cracked
offside rear tyre is cracking and worn
slight electrical fault on both rear sidelights
slight play in both front seats
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play to the upper steering column bearing
vehicle battery is loose in the holder
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
both inner and outer sills are damaged
both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers are detached
dashboard service indicator is lit
exhaust system is corroded and leaking
headlight washers are broken causing low pressure to the windowscreen washers
major oil leaks in the engine bay
nearside front tyre is very close to the limits of wear
offside door mirror glass is of the stick on type
offside rear foglight lens is cracked
offside rear tyre is cracking and worn
power steering pump is noisy on full lock. This is due to a very loose belt. Also the power steering is badly overfilled
slight electrical fault on both rear sidelights
slight play in both front seats
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
vehicle battery is loose in the holder
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
poor washer aim
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
poor washer aim
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J817 GGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J817 GGP, 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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J817 GGP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1992.
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