1992 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · J252 DYF
1992 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1992. Recorded mileage 126,489 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1984cc
J252 DYF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2011
- 126,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J252 DYF Mileage History
- 20/03/2006114,108 mi
- 22/03/2006114,109 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/2007119,542 mi+5,433 mi
- 20/03/2008124,986 mi+5,444 mi
- 18/04/2008125,215 mi+229 mi
- 17/07/2009126,333 mi+1,118 mi
- 21/07/2009126,335 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/2010126,448 mi+113 mi
- 08/07/2011126,489 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 2,336 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
J252 DYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Golf (J252 DYF) between March 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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