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J745 DYL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,225 mi
Last recorded161,225 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ745 DYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 161,225 miles

Off side floor holed but not in prescribed area

Off side rear door will not open from outside or inside

Underside of vehicle has corrossion

Fail 9 Dec 2010 161,205 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Off side floor holed but not in prescribed area

Off side rear door will not open from outside or inside

Underside of vehicle has corrossion

Pass 15 Oct 2009 159,791 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 159,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 159,249 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 29 Sep 2008 159,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2007 156,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 150,203 miles

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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J745 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J745 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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J745 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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