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J497 DYL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,282 mi
Last recorded141,282 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 DYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,282 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Brake disc shield removed (fouling wheel)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 141,282 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Brake disc shield removed (fouling wheel)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 138,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 136,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside wiper tips torn

Pass 9 Feb 2013 128,190 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 126,765 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 123,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 123,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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J497 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J497 DYL, 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 J497 DYL registered?

J497 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J497 DYL safe to buy?

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