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J679 NLC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ679 NLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 98,827 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN UPPER STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Fail 4 Apr 2007 98,255 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

MAIM EXHAUST MOUNTING BENT & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN UPPER STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,358 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 83,358 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE OUTER C'V' GAITER PERISHED BUT REPAIRED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

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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J679 NLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J679 NLC, 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 J679 NLC registered?

J679 NLC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1992.

Is J679 NLC safe to buy?

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