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J711 NFH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,082 mi
Last recorded92,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ711 NFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 92,082 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 89,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,396 miles

all shock absorbers coated in oil for conservation

discs corroded

slight oil leak present

Pass 17 May 2017 87,994 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,488 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 87,488 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,493 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise nearside frontinnercv has small hole

Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise nearside front inner cv has small hole

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,729 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 75,713 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 75,713 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,035 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,485 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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J711 NFH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J711 NFH, 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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J711 NFH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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