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J142 DYK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,322 mi
Last recorded108,322 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 DYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 108,322 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 107,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 107,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 107,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 107,347 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 104,018 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 104,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE AND CALIPER ARM STICKING. SPRAYED LUBRICANT ON AT TIME OF TEST TO FREE OFF. ADVISE INSPECTION TO CHECK SERVICEABILITY OF PARTS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

REPLACE BRAKE PADS WITH DISCS

Pass 8 Nov 2005 98,700 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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J142 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J142 DYK, 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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What year was J142 DYK registered?

J142 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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