MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,498 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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J896 PWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J896 PWL, 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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J896 PWL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 1992.
Is J896 PWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J896 PWL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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