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J763 DYL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,634 mi
Last recorded169,634 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ763 DYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 169,634 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 169,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 161,853 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 161,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 149,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 149,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 134,659 miles

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

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

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

nearside handbrake slightly down on performance

Fail 19 Dec 2006 133,392 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

offside mirror broken

rear brake pipes rusty

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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J763 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J763 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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What year was J763 DYL registered?

J763 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1992.

Is J763 DYL safe to buy?

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