MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both n/s tyre outter sidewalls scuffed
n/s/r brake hose furrel/union corroded
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both n/s tyre outter sidewalls scuffed
n/s/r brake hose furrel/union corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pedal rubber worn
coolant leaking
rear reg plate discoloured
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
coolant leaking
rear reg plate discoloured
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J864 VCY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J864 VCY, 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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J864 VCY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1992.
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