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J845 PPM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,590 mi
Last recorded149,590 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ845 PPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 149,590 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

headlamp patterns

left/right front brake pipes corroded

left/right front tyre treads worn to limit

oil leaks

slight blow from exhaust

susppension corroded

top front strut mounts play

Fail 28 Aug 2015 149,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

headlamp patterns

left/right front brake pipes corroded

left/right front tyre treads worn to limit

oil leaks

slight blow from exhaust

susppension corroded

top front strut mounts play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 144,254 miles

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar mounts worn

left front wheel rim slight buckle

left rear brake pipe corroded

left rear wheel riom slight buckle

left/right front brake pipes corroded

oil ;leaks

right headlamp pattern

slight blow from front exhaust

top strut mounts play

Fail 26 Aug 2014 144,253 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar mounts worn

left front wheel rim slight buckle

left rear brake pipe corroded

left rear wheel riom slight buckle

left/right front brake pipes corroded

oil ;leaks

right headlamp pattern

slight blow from front exhaust

top strut mounts play

Pass 30 Aug 2013 139,494 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 139,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 139,473 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 135,007 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 135,007 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 129,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 128,962 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 123,247 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear flexi hose ferrells corroded

brake pedal slightly spongey

front brake discs lipped

fuel cap cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

long handbrake travel

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 123,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

both rear flexi hose ferrells corroded

brake pedal slightly spongey

front brake discs lipped

fuel cap cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

long handbrake travel

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 116,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding o/s/f brake.

slight imbalance rear brakes.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 116,503 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 109,707 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 109,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 101,743 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 101,743 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,956 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 93,956 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 86,440 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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J845 PPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J845 PPM, 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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J845 PPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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