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J74 DYB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,423 mi
Last recorded71,423 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ74 DYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,423 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 69,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 66,555 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,990 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,908 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 61,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 59,381 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 59,381 miles

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

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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J74 DYB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J74 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J74 DYB?

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What year was J74 DYB registered?

J74 DYB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J74 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J74 DYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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