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J660 DYF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

106,877 mi
Last recorded106,877 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ660 DYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 106,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire by fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion & damage to floor pans

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Heavy corrosion & holes to both front inner sills outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 96,928 miles

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded/holed

front suspension appears ineffective

Fail 5 May 2017 96,928 miles

Battery insecure in boot (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electrical wiring insecure underbonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded/holed

front suspension appears ineffective

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,150 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill outside of prescribed artea

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,146 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill outside of prescribed artea

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 86,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure In engine compartment (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure Under dash (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill outside prescribed area

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,281 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,652 miles

front tyres low on tread + worn on inner edges

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f seat belt freyed

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear tyres wearing low on tread

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jan 2012 67,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,399 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,050 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,395 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 62,395 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,197 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 61,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 59,756 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 59,756 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre has minor sidewall damage

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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J660 DYF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 J660 DYF, 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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J660 DYF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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