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JAZ 4934

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 4934
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,098 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 103,083 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 98,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 95,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 95,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,586 miles

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer heat shield rattle.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,891 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,047 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,107 miles

all coil springs poor condition

both front tyres slight uneven wear

both rear axle bushes very poor condition (just acceptable

exhaust front sections poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition (corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy suspension knocks

number plates poor condition

power steering pipes poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

exhaust front sections poor condition

all coil springs poor condition

both front tyres slight uneven wear

both rear axle bushes very poor condition (just acceptable

fuel tank straps poor condition (corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy suspension knocks

number plates poor condition

power steering pipes poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2015 70,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion tank straps.

front brake discs very poor condition.

suspension bushes worn.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 70,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion tank straps.

front brake discs very poor condition.

rear brake discs very poor condition.

slight end-float n/s/r hub.

slight end-float o/s/r hub.

suspension bushes worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,433 miles

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel tank straps.

corrsion power steering pipes.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

front brake discs poor condition.

rear brake discs poor condition.

slight end-float rear hub bearings.

slight tread run out o/s/r tyre.

slight wear suspension bushes.

underbody corrsion.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 63,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel tank straps.

corrsion power steering pipes.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

front brake discs poor condition.

rear brake discs poor condition.

slight end-float rear hub bearings.

slight tread run out o/s/r tyre.

slight wear suspension bushes.

underbody corrsion.

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge[just acceptable].

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,027 miles

slight tread run out n/s/r tyre.

surface rust n/s/f brake pipe.

suspension bushes poor condition.

underbody corrsion forming.

various body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel tank straps.

front brake discs poor condition.

front drop links poor condition.

heavy corrsion suspension components.

rear brake discs very poor condition.

slight end-float n/s/r hub.

slight end-float o/s/r hub.

Fail 29 Jun 2013 55,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel tank straps.

front brake discs poor condition.

front drop links poor condition.

heavy corrsion suspension components.

o/s electric window inoperative.

rear brake discs very poor condition.

slight end-float n/s/r hub bearing.

slight end-float o/s/r hub bearing.

slight tread run out n/s/r tyre.

surface rust n/s/f brake pipe.

suspension bushes poor condition.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,783 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,607 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 41,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,022 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 35,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,344 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,711 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 22,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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JAZ 4934 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 JAZ 4934, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JAZ 4934 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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