MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet primary retaining device insecure catch insecure (3.1 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint insecure at steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
body and chassis has been extesively weld and patch repaired
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
body and chassis has been extesively weld and patch repaired
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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J283 NSM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 J283 NSM, 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 J283 NSM registered?
J283 NSM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1992.
Is J283 NSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J283 NSM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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