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J363 MKL

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,856 mi
Last recorded106,856 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ363 MKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 106,856 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 106,616 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,424 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,340 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,426 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,292 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 94,279 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,028 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,756 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,716 miles

nearside front wheel arch corroded

spare tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

advise n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,980 miles

corrosion offside front step assembly outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,762 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion offside sill under front door

cracks offside and nearside rear tyre walls

nearside and offside wipers starting to split

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,826 miles

cracks in all four tyre walls

Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,995 miles

Cracks in all four tyre outer walls

Pass 20 Oct 2006 60,867 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 60,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 57,363 miles

cracks nearside rear tyre outer wall

cuts offside rear tyre outer wall

offside rear foot brake efficiency lower than expected

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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J363 MKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 126,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J363 MKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J363 MKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J363 MKL safe to buy?

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