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J187 DYK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,263 mi
Last recorded121,263 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 DYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 121,263 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f ...... o/s/r....... n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 118,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in shock absorber strut both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking in sidewalls and edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 118,245 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in shock absorber strut both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking in sidewalls and edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 116,707 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 116,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 116,111 miles

both rear and offside front tyres deteriorated

interior mirror missing

Pass 11 May 2016 114,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 114,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 111,749 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 111,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust support missing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,736 miles

foot brake travel close to excessive

Fail 22 Apr 2014 108,736 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

foot brake travel close to excessive

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 106,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front mirror glass slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 104,670 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorating slightly

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 103,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 103,462 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,426 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 94,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 8,892 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 88,892 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 83,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 83,988 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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J187 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J187 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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J187 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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