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J834 WAX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,319 mi
Last recorded100,319 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 WAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 100,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,314 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroded but not significantly weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill corroded, but not significantly weakened

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 98,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre very near to fouling, inner flitch part of the vehicle

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,462 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly deterioration

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 89,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly deterioration

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,435 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,702 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 71,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,552 miles

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

slight bind n/s/r wheel

slight play n/s/f trackrod end

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,117 miles

drivers door corroded

Fail 7 May 2010 64,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers door slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre has a crack on side wall

o/s/r tre slight bind when rotated

slight fuel leak from injector 3

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,040 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 64,040 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,886 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 63,886 miles

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

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

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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J834 WAX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J834 WAX, 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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J834 WAX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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