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J187 JNV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,650 mi
Last recorded84,650 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 JNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,650 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,173 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,712 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,317 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,065 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 80,356 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,894 miles

advise n/s/f wheel slightly buckled.

advise rear fuel pipe meeting filter corroded.

advise n/s/f c.v boot slightly perrished.

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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J187 JNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J187 JNV, 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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What year was J187 JNV registered?

J187 JNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J187 JNV safe to buy?

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