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J431 CET

1992 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

187,482 mi
Last recorded187,482 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Motor Home177,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ431 CET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 187,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

chip in screen

Pass 6 Sep 2024 186,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Sep 2024 186,592 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2023 185,320 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2023 185,305 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2022 184,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in joints ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 184,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in joints ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 181,656 miles

slight play inner steering joints

Fail 6 Apr 2021 181,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

slight play inner steering joints

Pass 24 Mar 2020 181,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 181,163 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 180,757 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 180,370 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 180,354 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filter (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 179,881 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 179,876 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak filler cap missing ()

tyre pressures low

Pass 14 Jun 2016 178,072 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 178,057 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt loose (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 177,395 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 177,389 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 174,512 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 174,484 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2013 173,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 May 2013 173,808 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2012 173,289 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 173,273 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all tyre pressures low

Pass 13 May 2011 172,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 172,282 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 170,214 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 170,154 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 169,253 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 29 Aug 2008 169,229 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 20 Aug 2007 162,362 miles

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

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 20 Aug 2007 162,362 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 5 May 2006 155,202 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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J431 CET is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 177,395 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J431 CET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J431 CET is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J431 CET shows 35 tests with a 54.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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