CarVerify

Free Car Check

J936 MFW

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
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

RegistrationJ936 MFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
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

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 141,898 miles

CONSIDERABLE CORROISION UNDERSIDE. ESPECIALLY SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, SHOCKS, SPRINGS, ETC. MISSNIG OS REAR BACK PLATE & OTHERONE VERY RUSTY.

CV GAITERS PERISHED

POORLY ADJUSTED BRAKE COMP VALVE. ALL DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROISION FROM LACK OF USE. BRAIDED HOSES FITTED. OTHER METAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 10 Mar 2008 141,898 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CONSIDERABLE CORROISION UNDERSIDE. ESPECIALLY SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, SHOCKS, SPRINGS, ETC. MISSNIG OS REAR BACK PLATE & OTHERONE VERY RUSTY.

CV GAITERS PERISHED

POORLY ADJUSTED BRAKE COMP VALVE. ALL DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROISION FROM LACK OF USE. BRAIDED HOSES FITTED. OTHER METAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 21 Nov 2006 129,908 miles

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

J936 MFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J936 MFW, 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 J936 MFW?

You can check the full history of J936 MFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J936 MFW registered?

J936 MFW is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J936 MFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J936 MFW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J936 MFW 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 J936 MFW. 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.