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J996 NRP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,367 mi
Last recorded95,367 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ996 NRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2007 95,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise brake lining warning lamp illuminated

advise engine noisey running/o/s of engine/possible cam belt tensioner issues/worn pulleys etc.

advise gearbox leaking oil

advise n/s front tyre has a nail in tread

advise o/s front wheel bearing has some play

advise oil filter area leaking oil

advise rear wiper blade deteoriated

advise rough idling/advise further inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2006 92,454 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 92,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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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J996 NRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J996 NRP, 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 J996 NRP registered?

J996 NRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J996 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J996 NRP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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