MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,686 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
front brake discs worn and lipped
front brakes slightly binding
rear axle beam mounting bushes splitting
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
front brakes showing distortion front exhaust clamp broken brake pedal rubber split front outer cv gaiters cracking up slight play in steering rack
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Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J897 ARM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J897 ARM, 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 J897 ARM registered?
J897 ARM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 1992.
Is J897 ARM safe to buy?
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