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J534 YLS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ534 YLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,452 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,603 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,764 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 78,764 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 77,412 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f o/s/r dust shields corroded away

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,908 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 75,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2012 75,700 miles

Underbody corossion

o/s rear tyre cracked but not showing chords

Fail 23 May 2012 75,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Underbody corossion

o/s rear tyre cracked but not showing chords

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,099 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,099 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2010 74,551 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 74,551 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 73,958 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 72,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,539 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 71,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 69,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J534 YLS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J534 YLS, 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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J534 YLS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 1992.

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