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J313 NAY

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,337 mi
Last recorded111,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ313 NAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 111,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,119 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,106 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 80,863 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 80,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,870 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,443 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 73,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 70,546 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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J313 NAY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J313 NAY, 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 J313 NAY registered?

J313 NAY is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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