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J524 NKJ

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,801 mi
Last recorded52,801 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ524 NKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 52,801 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 52,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 52,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,964 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 51,736 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 50,739 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 49,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,145 miles

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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J524 NKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J524 NKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J524 NKJ registered?

J524 NKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J524 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J524 NKJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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