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J879 DYL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,444 mi
Last recorded41,444 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 DYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,444 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 41,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,103 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 41,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

tyre pressures low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,865 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 40,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 40,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,009 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,007 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 39,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,234 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 39,232 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 38,024 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 36,555 miles

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

noise in o/s/r brake area

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,812 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,284 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 33,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2007 33,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2006 32,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2006 32,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J879 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J879 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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J879 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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