CarVerify

Free Car Check

J946 NUR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,651 mi
Last recorded115,651 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 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 £12.99

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

RegistrationJ946 NUR
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

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 115,651 miles

brake pipes corroding

corrosion on verious parts of car

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

mist of oil on front shocks

oil leak

sills corroding

slight play in rear wheels

tank straps corroding

wheel arches corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2009 115,651 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake pipes corroding

corrosion on verious parts of car

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

mist of oil on front shocks

oil leak

sills corroding

slight play in rear wheels

tank straps corroding

wheel arches corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2008 111,878 miles

mist of oil on o/s/f shock

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 13 Sep 2007 108,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 104,845 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 104,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge & †fitted to rim the wrong way round.

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

J946 NUR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J946 NUR, 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 J946 NUR?

You can check the full history of J946 NUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J946 NUR registered?

J946 NUR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J946 NUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J946 NUR shows 6 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 J946 NUR 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 J946 NUR. 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.