CarVerify

Free Car Check

J511 TVU

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ511 TVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,770 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 82,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

CLUTCH SLIPPING

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,236 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,238 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 64,430 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 64,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J511 TVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J511 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J511 TVU?

You can check the full history of J511 TVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J511 TVU registered?

J511 TVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J511 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J511 TVU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J511 TVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J511 TVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.