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J181 DYK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,995 mi
Last recorded82,995 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 DYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,995 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 82,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 81,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,253 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f suspension arm corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Fail 28 Jan 2014 80,253 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f suspension arm corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,162 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,397 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 62,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,377 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 55,359 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp misted, image & light output just to requirement

Fail 17 Jan 2008 47,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp misted, image & light output just to requirement

Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,571 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 42,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J181 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J181 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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J181 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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