MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,055 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
catalyst rattling.
corrosion and damage to o/s and n/s front floor pan to sill,(not within prescribed area).
engine oil level low.
n/s and o/s outer sills have plastic body kit fitted,unable to inspect fully for corrosion.
n/s front and o/s front tyres 1.6-2.0mm tread depth
n/s track rod bent.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
catalyst rattling.
corrosion and damage to o/s and n/s front floor pan to sill,(not within prescribed area).
engine oil level low.
n/s and o/s outer sills have plastic body kit fitted,unable to inspect fully for corrosion.
n/s front and o/s front tyres 1.6-2.0mm tread depth
n/s track rod bent.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
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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J872 SPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J872 SPM, 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 J872 SPM registered?
J872 SPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1992.
Is J872 SPM safe to buy?
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