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J986 DYL

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,198 mi
Last recorded104,198 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 DYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 104,195 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 104,192 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Under Reservoir (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 104,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 104,156 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,146 miles

some travel on footbrake some play in steering

Fail 13 Oct 2009 102,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

some travel on footbrake some play in steering

Pass 29 Oct 2008 96,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2008 96,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2007 87,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2006 78,811 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 78,811 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,607 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2005 72,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

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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J986 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J986 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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J986 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1992.

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