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J318 NKM

1992 Volkswagen Van

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

310,294 mi
Last recorded310,294 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ318 NKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 310,294 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 310,294 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced N/S OUTER AND INNER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced O/S/ INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 307,276 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 307,276 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 303,566 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 299,742 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 295,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 290,549 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 290,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 283,619 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 283,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/ floor to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f/floor to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 277,863 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 271,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 262,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 254,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 247,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight noise n/s/r+o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 7 Oct 2013 247,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight noise n/s/r+o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2012 238,251 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 238,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 229,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake peformance very low (just legal)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 222,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 214,062 miles

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

fuel tank filler neck slightly damp

Pass 7 Oct 2008 203,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 192,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 175,622 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 175,622 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 160,561 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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J318 NKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J318 NKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J318 NKM registered?

J318 NKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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