CarVerify

Free Car Check

J646 DUC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,111 mi
Last recorded129,111 miles
Recorded on7 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above 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

RegistrationJ646 DUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
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

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2012 129,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 121,309 miles

nearside rear brake readings low

rear number plate deteriorated, offside sill corroded, nearside sill corroded, offside sill damaged, nearside sill damaged, engine leaking, oil, offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, front disc worn, exhaust flexi worn,

Fail 4 May 2011 121,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear brake readings low

rear number plate deteriorated, offside sill corroded, nearside sill corroded, offside sill damaged, nearside sill damaged, engine leaking, oil, offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, front disc worn, exhaust flexi worn,

Pass 13 Apr 2010 118,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 115,198 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 115,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 May 2008 112,182 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 112,181 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 108,486 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 108,486 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCERS ARE CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS HAVE MOVEMENT WHEN LEVERED

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR TAIL LAMPS STARTING TO BE AFFECTED BY OPERATION OF HAZARD LIGHTS

POWER STEERING PRESSURE PIPE TO PUMP SHOWS EVIDENCE OF LEAK

Pass 19 Apr 2006 104,896 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.8MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TOUCHING HEATSHIELD

Fail 19 Apr 2006 104,896 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.8MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TOUCHING HEATSHIELD

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

J646 DUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J646 DUC, 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 J646 DUC?

You can check the full history of J646 DUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J646 DUC registered?

J646 DUC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J646 DUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J646 DUC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J646 DUC 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 J646 DUC. 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.