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J676 XNT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,053 mi
Last recorded134,053 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ676 XNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 134,053 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 133,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 133,378 miles

slight oil leak around engine rear and gear box

Pass 10 Jun 2022 132,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 130,906 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 130,369 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 127,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all four sprimgs lowered

Fail 23 Apr 2012 127,400 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all four springs lowered front rack ends stressed

Pass 8 Jun 2011 125,017 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Permissable damage to n/s/r tyre side wall. (195/45/16).

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 124,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Permissable damage to n/s/r tyre side wall. (195/45/16).

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 120,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 120,326 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking up

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 114,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

some brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Jun 2009 114,014 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

some brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jul 2008 108,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 103,321 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 103,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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J676 XNT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J676 XNT, 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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J676 XNT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 1992.

Is J676 XNT safe to buy?

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