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104,198 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
some travel on footbrake some play in steering
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
plastic over sills fitted
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
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
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
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)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leak
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was J986 DYL registered?
J986 DYL is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1992.
Is J986 DYL safe to buy?
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