1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J734 DYL
1992 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 1992. Recorded mileage 162,474 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J734 DYL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 162,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J734 DYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Golf (J734 DYL) between April 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
J734 DYL Mileage History
- 10/04/2024161,333 mi
- 11/04/2024161,335 mi+2 mi
- 31/07/2025162,474 mi+1,139 mi
Average of roughly 873 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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