MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
middle exhaust hanger snapped
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
middle exhaust hanger snapped
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside inner sill corroded
offside outer sill corroded but behind plastic trim
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside inner sill corroded
offside outer sill corroded but behind plastic trim
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
horrible metallic noise coming from engine belt area
modified exhaust fitted to vehicle
nearside rear tyre perished
slight bind on front brakes
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
horrible metallic noise coming from engine belt area
modified exhaust fitted to vehicle
nearside rear tyre perished
slight bind on front brakes
O/S front drive shaft balance weight loose
plastic covers fitted to both sills
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
O/S front drive shaft balance weight loose
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
plastic covers fitted to both sills
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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J221 NNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 J221 NNV, 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 J221 NNV registered?
J221 NNV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 1992.
Is J221 NNV safe to buy?
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