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J858 NNH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,838 mi
Last recorded208,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ858 NNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 208,838 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 208,837 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 205,245 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2013 205,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2012 201,476 miles

Backing lifting on rear number plate.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 199,569 miles

All brake lines showing light corrosion

Brake pad warning light on

Front wipers do not return to park

REar number plate showing light distortion

Rear brake imbalance high attention needed

Slight play in both front upper top mount bushes

Slight play in nearside and offside front seat frames

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2007 199,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

All mot advises still evident from previous mot test number 483867657275 14/09/2007

Fail 14 Sep 2007 199,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

All brake lines showing light surface corrosion

Brake pad warning light on

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Naerside front wheel rim dented

PLay evident in nearside and offside front seat frames

Rear brakes require attention high imbalance

Slight free play in nearside and offside front upper top suspension mount bushes

Slight free play in steering rack

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Wiper fault evident only operate on fast setting and do not return to park

Pass 6 Jul 2006 190,673 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 190,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing †little movement in n/s handbrake cable

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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J858 NNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J858 NNH, 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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J858 NNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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