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J270 NLA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,376 mi
Last recorded164,376 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 NLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 164,376 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 155,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 135,039 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 13,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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J270 NLA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J270 NLA, 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 J270 NLA registered?

J270 NLA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J270 NLA safe to buy?

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