MOT Status
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140,709 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested Due to suspect service history (7.4.B.1)
Fuel system component leaking In engine bay, around the injectors. (7.2.3)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Inner 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 Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested Due to the condition of the braking system (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Lower engine mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under vehicle, floor plan (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Mounting has detached due to corrosion (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to brake wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and Outer braking surfaces pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake load sensing valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and Outer braking surfaces pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake load sensing valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight corrosion on metal brake pipes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight corrosion on metal brake pipes
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all metal brake pipes corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all metal brake pipes corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advise exhaust corroded / blowing
Advise front pads wearing low
Advise oil leak on engine
Advise underbody corrosion started in places
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J837 HWS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 J837 HWS, 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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J837 HWS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1992.
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