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J509 CYD

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,413 mi
Last recorded173,413 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 CYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 173,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 172,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 172,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Sep 2022 172,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 170,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 167,592 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 167,592 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 165,145 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 164,237 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel-bearing.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 164,224 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear reflector missing both rear (1.5.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

slight dampness on steering rack

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Jul 2014 161,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2013 159,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 156,394 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 156,380 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 153,377 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 152,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 151,569 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 151,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 149,739 miles

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

P A S belt slipping

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

exhaust rubbers perished

scratches on windsceen

Fail 27 Mar 2008 149,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

P A S belt slipping

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

exhaust rubbers perished

scratches on windsceen

Pass 16 Mar 2007 147,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear centre seat belt missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 144,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 144,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J509 CYD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J509 CYD, 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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J509 CYD is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J509 CYD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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