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J839 DYP

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

254,948 mi
Last recorded254,948 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ839 DYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 254,948 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 253,488 miles

Front both sides inner & outer sills rusted & holed 36cm from prescribed areas

Front both sides slight play in top suspension mounts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 253,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking number 2 injector pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength silll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pos coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides inner & outer sills rusted & holed 36cm from prescribed areas

Front both sides slight play in top suspension mounts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 252,688 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 252,688 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 249,348 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 246,967 miles

Front Upper both side suspention mounting resulting slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 246,967 miles

Front Upper both side suspention mounting resulting slight play

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 242,562 miles

Front both side jacking point deteriorated-corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery almost end of life

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 242,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front both side jacking point deteriorated-corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery almost end of life

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 239,950 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower(non supporting panel) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Fail 10 Dec 2016 239,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle 56% (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both side (2.6.1)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower(non supporting panel) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 238,228 miles

Rear both side wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 16 Nov 2015 238,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear both side wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2014 237,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 235,660 miles

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

nearside rear outer position light not working

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 235,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear outer position light not working

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 233,562 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 233,562 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 231,932 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear lights lens deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2010 230,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 230,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 228,904 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 228,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

recomend a service as emmissions very bad

Pass 22 Sep 2008 225,116 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 225,096 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of o/s door mirror

Pass 4 Nov 2006 220,680 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 220,680 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 216,336 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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J839 DYP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 J839 DYP, 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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J839 DYP is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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