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J930 WNT

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,497 mi
Last recorded53,497 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ930 WNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 53,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 47,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,193 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,179 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 44,179 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 44,137 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,192 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,764 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,538 miles

both front & rear brake hose ferrules corroding slightly

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,576 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 35,574 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight cracking in tread pattern both rear tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,623 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,762 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,473 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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J930 WNT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J930 WNT, 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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J930 WNT is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J930 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J930 WNT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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