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J767 DYL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,516 mi
Last recorded119,516 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ767 DYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 119,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 119,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 115,629 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 115,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 112,731 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 112,731 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 102,317 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 102,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J767 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 J767 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 J767 DYL registered?

J767 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1992.

Is J767 DYL safe to buy?

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