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J602 NKM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ602 NKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 39,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,919 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 39,919 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coilspring suspension fitted all round

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

petrol stains around carburetor

Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coilspring suspension fitted all round

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

petrol stains around carburetor

Pass 23 May 2012 34,927 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 34,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 23 May 2011 34,068 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 25 May 2010 33,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 32,125 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 32,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 31,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J602 NKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J602 NKM, 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 J602 NKM registered?

J602 NKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1992.

Is J602 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J602 NKM shows 14 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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