MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BORDER LINE DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH SIDE WALLS (EVIDENCE OF BEING RUN FLAT) RECOMMEND ATTENTION
BORDER LINE LONG/DEEP CUT/SPLIT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL (RECOMMEND ATTENTION)
corrosion in - nearside under sill to floor, offside outer sill
corrosion in all brake pipes
slight deterioration in rear axle beam bushes
slight exhaust leak from manifold & exhaust connection areas
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
BORDER LINE DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH SIDE WALLS (EVIDENCE OF BEING RUN FLAT) RECOMMEND ATTENTION
corrosion in - nearside under sill to floor, offside outer sill
corrosion in all brake pipes
slight deterioration in rear axle beam bushes
slight exhaust leak from manifold & exhaust connection areas
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight corrosion in all brake pipes
slight exhaust leak from manifold area & exhaust connections
slight wear in rear axle main mounting bushes
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
front brake discs wearing thin
slight brake bind on n/s/f
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight exhaust leak around manifold area
slight leak at centre exhaust joint
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
some lift in n/s/f top shocker bush
Both o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode
N/s head lamp chipped
Both o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
N/s head lamp chipped
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J870 SPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 J870 SPF, 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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What year was J870 SPF registered?
J870 SPF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1992.
Is J870 SPF safe to buy?
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