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J439 LRV

1992 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 2110cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

301,611 mi
Last recorded301,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Multivan276,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ439 LRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,110cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 301,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 301,610 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 288,943 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 288,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 284,767 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (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 27 Jul 2022 282,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around the outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around the outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 282,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see printout (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around the outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around the outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 280,494 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 280,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see printout (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling flexi brake pipe on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling upper suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling flexi brake pipe on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling upper suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 276,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 276,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 272,195 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 270,088 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 270,088 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 269,939 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 261,647 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 261,616 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 253,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 246,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 244,189 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 242,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 237,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 237,058 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 237,017 miles

two front too rear metal pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2008 236,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 224,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 209,306 miles

N/S/F wheel brg slight play

Slight oil leak at steering rack

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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J439 LRV is a 1992 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 276,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J439 LRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J439 LRV is a 1992 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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