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J881 NJU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,779 mi
Last recorded87,779 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ881 NJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp has a chip in it

Fail 19 Jun 2015 87,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f headlamp has a chip in it

Fail 19 Jun 2014 87,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,221 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,936 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks around tread

offside headlamp unit has a stonechip

Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,936 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks around tread

offside headlamp unit has a stonechip

Pass 10 May 2011 86,578 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 12 May 2010 85,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 83,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 79,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 77,228 miles

damage to o/s headlamp lense damage noted

Pass 12 May 2006 75,330 miles

brake pipes covered in solution making assesment of pipes difficult.

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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J881 NJU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J881 NJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J881 NJU registered?

J881 NJU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J881 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J881 NJU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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