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J886 MBJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

198,172 mi
Last recorded198,172 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ886 MBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 198,172 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 198,172 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 131,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 131,507 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 130,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust mount heavily cracked/perished

vehicle buck heavily corroded just outside perscribed areas

Pass 25 Apr 2009 129,451 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 129,397 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 126,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 122,108 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 122,107 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE RACK END INNER JOINT HAS FREE PLAY

OFF SIDE RACK END INNER JOINT HAS FREE PLAY

Pass 21 Apr 2006 118,859 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 118,859 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 118,856 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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J886 MBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J886 MBJ, 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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J886 MBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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