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J184 NJU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,550 mi
Last recorded72,550 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ184 NJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 72,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,548 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

corrosion front nearside floor to sill

corrosion front nearside outer sill

corrosion rear nearside outer sill

front exhaust heatsheild loose

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

corrosion front nearside floor to sill

corrosion front nearside outer sill

corrosion rear nearside outer sill

front exhaust heatsheild loose

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 May 2014 72,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front floors corroded

both rear suspension axle bushes starting to split

corrosion in both front chassis

nearside centre floor corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 72,525 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front floors corroded

corrosion in both front chassis

nearside centre floor corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,519 miles

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

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

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

both rearaxle bushes deteriated

front and rear discs corroded

handbrake adjustment

Fail 16 Aug 2010 72,519 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rearaxle bushes deteriated

front and rear discs corroded

handbrake adjustment

Pass 19 Jun 2006 141,470 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 141,452 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

corossion in both front chassis

corossion in both rear chassis

corossion in metal brake pipes to & from o/s/r flexible brake hose

n/s steering rack boot perished

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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J184 NJU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J184 NJU, 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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J184 NJU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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