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J190 JNV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,157 mi
Last recorded96,157 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ190 JNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 96,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 96,131 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 96,021 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 95,834 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 95,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,489 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 94,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,942 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 87,302 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 86,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 80,901 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,743 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,535 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 77,681 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 77,681 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 74,523 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 74,523 miles

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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J190 JNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J190 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J190 JNV registered?

J190 JNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J190 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J190 JNV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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