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J437 NLE

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ437 NLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 94,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 940,051 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,260 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,982 miles

brake pipes to front hoses slightly corroded

rear tyres worn to excess

Fail 20 Apr 2013 92,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes to front hoses slightly corroded

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,659 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,470 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 75,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2008 75,460 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2006 74,150 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 74,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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J437 NLE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J437 NLE, 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 J437 NLE registered?

J437 NLE is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J437 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J437 NLE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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