MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rattle from exhaust heat shield
rear brake discs corroded
surface corrosion on and underneath body
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
sill covers fitted
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J951 WCY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J951 WCY, 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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J951 WCY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1992.
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