MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,111 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
offside rear wheel running close to shocker strut
slight play in both front shocker struts
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
offside rear wheel running close to shocker strut
slight play in both front shocker struts
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
brake wear indicator illuminated
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Outer sill covers fitted preventing proper check for corrosion.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Outer sill covers fitted preventing proper check for corrosion.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake slightly binding
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake slightly binding
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J929 LCW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 J929 LCW, 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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J929 LCW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.
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