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J776 NBX

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,815 mi
Last recorded140,815 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 NBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 140,815 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 140,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 136,054 miles

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

n/s/f + o/s/f slight movement in seats

Fail 5 May 2011 135,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

n/s/f + o/s/f slight movement in seats

Pass 6 May 2010 129,201 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 121,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f seat slightly loose in runner

Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,765 miles

fuel pipes corroded, floor to sills corroded,exh clamp det`, osr met brake pipe corroded,nsf sill ex corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 115,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel pipes corroded, floor to sills corroded,exh clamp det`, osr met brake pipe corroded,nsf sill ex corroded.

Pass 12 May 2007 106,981 miles

see vt30

Fail 11 May 2007 106,970 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wheel nuts not visible,surface corrosion to boot floor-floor to sills-sill edges,front froor under seal cracking

Pass 3 May 2006 94,379 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 94,379 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

miss fire engine, ns dip image poor, osf top mount worn.

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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J776 NBX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J776 NBX, 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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J776 NBX is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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