MOT Status
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to access cap for inspection (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Both Outer constant velocity boots slightly perished/cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe into flexible hose slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe into flexible hose slightly corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect Rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Both Outer constant velocity boots slightly perished/cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe into flexible hose slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe into flexible hose slightly corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both brake pipes into flexible hoses showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread
Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Nearside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Offside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front both brake pipes into flexible hoses showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread
Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Nearside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Offside Front wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
horn intermittent
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel arch badly rusted
both rear valve to front brake pipes rusting in places
o/s/ sill rusting
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
inner edge of o/s front tyre wearing
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
handbrake could do with adjusting
rear exhaust shield loose
wear in front antiroll bar outer bushes
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J984 WAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J984 WAR, 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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J984 WAR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1992.
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