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J943 VFL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

141,591 mi
Last recorded141,591 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 141,591 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 141,591 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near and Offside sills and supporting structures (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 141,295 miles

Coolant leak rad/pipes area ()

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point weak with corrosion

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE bushes both Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside underside of the vehicle is HEAVILY corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 141,295 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Near 40kgf and Offside 70kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Near 40kgf and Offside 70kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rad/pipes area ()

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point weak with corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE bushes both Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside underside of the vehicle is HEAVILY corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 141,080 miles

Coolant leak radiator balance hose area ()

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED AND DETERIORATED 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill weak but not with visible corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 141,080 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure HEAVILY PERISHED AND SPLITTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator balance hose area ()

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED AND DETERIORATED 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill weak but not with visible corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive switch over gearbox weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, Front and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 140,755 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened sill weak but not by visible corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 140,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frame (near axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened sill weak but not by visible corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 140,411 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 140,411 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside, front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 140,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside, front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 139,630 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light chips across the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside wearing on the inner shoulder slightly more (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside corroding slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 135,056 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Near and Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 129,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2017 129,378 miles

Emissions not tested water leak water pump area (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEAR AND OFFSIDE (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,882 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly near and offside (2.5.B.1b)

Front near and offside tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 123,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid/rear bush (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel calliper lever (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside tank strap mount corroded

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly near and offside (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside front and rear (2.4.A.3)

near and offside front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,976 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 117,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

centr exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,936 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,364 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 107,364 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 100,692 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 100,692 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 93,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust hangers cracked badly

Fail 1 Mar 2010 87,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

left headlight glass damaged

right side of vehicle body damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

left headlight glass damaged

right side of vehicle body damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,513 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

Nearside rear shock ab.top is damp.

Offside front inner wheel rim is bent.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,192 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded and thin in several places

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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J943 VFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 J943 VFL, 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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J943 VFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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