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JAZ 6194

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,476 mi
Last recorded109,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 6194
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,476 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 109,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misses screen (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,718 miles

Centre 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 16 Jun 2014 65,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated.

n/s/f disc deteriorated and outer pad in poor contact.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 63,502 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated.

n/s/f disc deteriorated and outer pad in poor contact.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,918 miles

air bag light on.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,864 miles

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

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

air bag light on.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,966 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 28 May 2010 55,487 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 55,470 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 51,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s sill and floor pan damaged.

Pass 15 May 2009 51,915 miles

n/s sill and floor pan damaged.

Pass 13 May 2008 48,783 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 48,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 44,470 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 44,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,247 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 40,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 6194 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 6194, 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 6194 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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