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J76 DYF

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,448 mi
Last recorded147,448 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 DYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 147,448 miles

o/s and n/s front sills and floor corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 147,445 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s front sills and floor corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 140,441 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 140,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has play

Offside Front wing corroded

lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

rear brake lines corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 139,566 miles

Corrosion to underside

Exhaust in poor condition and leaking

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Suspension bushes and gaiters are perished/worn

Wiper blades are perished

Fail 3 Apr 2017 139,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing/lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Corrosion to underside

Exhaust in poor condition and leaking

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Suspension bushes and gaiters are perished/worn

Wiper blades are perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 138,576 miles

corrosion to front floor pans and inner sills,

unable to check outer sills covers fitted.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 138,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to front floor pans and inner sills,

unable to check outer sills covers fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 137,545 miles

front tyres worn close to limits

brake hoses deteriated

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits.

rear brake pipes corroded.

sill covers fitted.unable to check sills.

slight front brake imbalance

underside heaverly undersealed

wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 137,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake hoses deteriated

front tyres worn close to limits

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits.

rear brake pipes corroded.

sill covers fitted.unable to check sills.

underside heaverly undersealed

wear to suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,837 miles

brake hoses deteriated

brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion to front outer sills and floor.close to seat mounting and suspension mounting.

nearside rear wheel bearing slack.

rear suspension bushes deteriated

rear tyres close to limit

wear to front suspension ball joints gaiters and bushes

Fail 17 Mar 2014 135,837 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heavy corrosion to front outer sills and floor.close to seat mounting and suspension mounting.

nearside rear wheel bearing slack.

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2013 131,500 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 127,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 122,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 117,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 107,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 97,283 miles

1.o/s brake light came on when tapped.2rattle from exhaust

Fail 1 Apr 2008 97,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

1.o/s brake light came on when tapped.2rattle from exhaust

Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 70,170 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 70,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear both sides front discs

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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J76 DYF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J76 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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What year was J76 DYF registered?

J76 DYF is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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