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J487 DYR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,795 mi
Last recorded68,795 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 DYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,963 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,770 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 39,211 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 39,211 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,705 miles

advice :both rear shoc absorbers slight leakage

Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,705 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)

advice :both rear shoc absorbers slight leakage

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,152 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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J487 DYR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J487 DYR, 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 J487 DYR registered?

J487 DYR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J487 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J487 DYR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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