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J210 DYK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,897 mi
Last recorded16,897 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ210 DYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 16,897 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 16,896 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 16,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 16,895 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 16,862 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 16,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 16,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,532 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 16,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,330 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 15,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,342 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,225 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,905 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,703 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,491 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 14,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 13,957 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 13,957 miles

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

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

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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J210 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J210 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J210 DYK registered?

J210 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J210 DYK safe to buy?

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