CarVerify

Free Car Check

J765 UNC

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,601 mi
Last recorded181,601 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationJ765 UNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 181,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hole in drivers floor/sill area but not within any perscribed areas

Fail 15 Jun 2012 181,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hole in drivers floor/sill area but not within any perscribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2011 168,658 miles

advise boot not opening mounting points still checked and boot floor

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise both rear brake hose ferruls rusty

advise centre exhaust mounting bracket brocken but exhaust still secure

advise engine rattle

advise exhaust blow

advise fog light dim

advise general condition of car is poor structualy ok at time of test

advise heavy oil leaks

advise inner sill covers fitted

advise n/s/r wheel bearing has play advise replace

advise o/s/f inner sill holed and heavily corroded but not within 30 cm of a seat/suspenshion/ mounting

advise outer sill covers fitted

advise play in drivers back rest

advise play in steering colum

advise rear discs heavily corroded advise replace

Pass 15 Mar 2010 159,317 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs non standard fitted

both fronts floor pans corroded

both outer sills covers fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded ans slight blow

Fail 15 Mar 2010 159,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs non standard fitted

both fronts floor pans corroded

both outer sills covers fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded ans slight blow

Pass 15 Oct 2008 149,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 149,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 141,127 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 141,127 miles

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

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

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

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

J765 UNC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J765 UNC, 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 J765 UNC?

You can check the full history of J765 UNC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J765 UNC registered?

J765 UNC is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J765 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J765 UNC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J765 UNC 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 J765 UNC. 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.