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JAZ 9184

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,285 mi
Last recorded113,285 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 9184
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2010 113,285 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS HAVE LIFT

ENGINE MOUNTINGS WEAK

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK AND TRAVEL

N/S FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHING

O/S FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSH PERISHING

O/S FRONT DOOR SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

Pass 7 Oct 2009 105,279 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS HAVE LIFT

BRAKE PIPES AROUND REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODING

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK AND TRAVEL

N/S REAR TYRE LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

REAR OF O/S DOOR SILL CORRODING

Fail 6 Oct 2009 105,277 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS HAVE LIFT

BRAKE PIPES AROUND REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODING

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK AND TRAVEL

N/S REAR TYRE LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

REAR OF O/S DOOR SILL CORRODING

Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,509 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2008 97,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 86,642 miles

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

general corrosion

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 9184 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 9184, 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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What year was JAZ 9184 registered?

JAZ 9184 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is JAZ 9184 safe to buy?

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