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J917 DUL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,257 mi
Last recorded119,257 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 DUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 119,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 119,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,668 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 113,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front injector damp

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 143,375 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 143,375 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Both front indicator lens incorrect colour

Chips in windscreen

Cracks and corrodsion to outer sills, closing sills and floor

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J917 DUL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J917 DUL, 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 J917 DUL registered?

J917 DUL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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