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J214 DYK

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,637 mi
Last recorded160,637 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 DYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 160,637 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF floorpan to sill corroded

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 160,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF floorpan to sill corroded

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 154,608 miles

exhaust system corroded

near side front brake flexi hose perished

near side front brake pads wearing very thin

off side front iner sill rust holed but not in prescribed area

rear main axle bushes worn

Fail 28 Nov 2007 154,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

exhaust system corroded

near side front brake flexi hose perished

near side front brake pads wearing very thin

off side front iner sill rust holed but not in prescribed area

rear main axle bushes worn

Pass 29 Dec 2006 149,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 140,019 miles

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

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

drivers door hinge worn

slight rear brake imbalance

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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J214 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J214 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 J214 DYK registered?

J214 DYK is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 1992.

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