MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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J455 NLM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 J455 NLM, 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 J455 NLM registered?
J455 NLM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J455 NLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J455 NLM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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