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J23 NKL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,889 mi
Last recorded262,889 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 NKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 262,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 256,448 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both iner and outer door sills (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 256,448 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both iner and outer door sills (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 251,218 miles

both door sills and floor pans rusted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 251,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush iner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both door sills and floor pans rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 246,438 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 246,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 240,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 234,403 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 234,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 221,755 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 221,755 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 207,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 207,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Sep 2010 196,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 183,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 183,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot lid not opening

Pass 24 Sep 2008 170,903 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 164,811 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 157,573 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 151,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J23 NKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J23 NKL, 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 J23 NKL registered?

J23 NKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1992.

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