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J204 NNR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,413 mi
Last recorded131,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 NNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2011 131,413 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front brake disc shows signs of wear on faces.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 125,109 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 125,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 119,181 miles

Body damage

Both front tyres wearing low

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Play in nearside front top strut mount

Play in steering rack

Rear number plate faded

Underbody corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2009 119,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body damage

Both front tyres wearing low

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Play in nearside front top strut mount

Play in steering rack

Rear number plate faded

Underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 108,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2008 108,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 98,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 91,705 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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J204 NNR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J204 NNR, 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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J204 NNR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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