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J471 NDD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,281 mi
Last recorded151,281 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 NDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 151,281 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 150,976 miles

Centre Front exhaust has slight leak from gasket.

Rear both rear wheel bearing have slight play require adjusting.

all brake pipes/brake flexis covered with underseal.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 149,654 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 146,977 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 141,633 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 141,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 141,595 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

WATER LEAK

parking brake reading minuim reading

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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J471 NDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J471 NDD, 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 J471 NDD registered?

J471 NDD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J471 NDD safe to buy?

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