MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine getting smokey
o/s/f tyre outer side wall in poor condition
rear beam axle support bushes in poor condition
unable to check fully outer sills due to covers
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine getting smokey
o/s/f tyre outer side wall in poor condition
rear beam axle support bushes in poor condition
unable to check fully outer sills due to covers
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise engine is burning oil.
both rear wheel bearings have slight freeplay
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J157 JNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J157 JNP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J157 JNP?
You can check the full history of J157 JNP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J157 JNP registered?
J157 JNP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 1992.
Is J157 JNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J157 JNP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J157 JNP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J157 JNP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.