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J612 DYN

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,172 mi
Last recorded105,172 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ612 DYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 105,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 105,536 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,005 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,340 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front tyres have cracks across tread

rear fog lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 103,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front tyres have cracks across tread

rear fog lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,300 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 103,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 100,572 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 100,572 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 100,547 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 85,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 85,517 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,066 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 84,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise steering coloum gaiter split

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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J612 DYN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J612 DYN, 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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J612 DYN is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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