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J223 WNT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,733 mi
Last recorded91,733 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 WNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,733 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 91,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S Centre outer sill corroded holed (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 90,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,584 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 89,584 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective belt undertensioned (2.3.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 89,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 88,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 88,782 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,078 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 130,074 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 86,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 86,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 83,652 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,901 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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J223 WNT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J223 WNT, 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 J223 WNT registered?

J223 WNT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J223 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J223 WNT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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