MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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 ()
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 ()
Rear both side wheel bearing slightly noisy
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
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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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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