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J579 NFR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,753 mi
Last recorded95,753 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 NFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 94,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 91,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 91,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 901,158 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 88,909 miles

Driver seat has minor play and wear in the runners

General surface corrision undebody and metal pipes.

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2006 88,893 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Driver seat has minor play in the runners.

general surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

oil leak

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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J579 NFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc 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 J579 NFR, 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 J579 NFR registered?

J579 NFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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The MOT history for J579 NFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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