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J446 TBM

1992 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,160 mi
Last recorded145,160 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ446 TBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 145,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

excessive corrosion to body&wheel arches

oil leak from gearbox area

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Dec 2008 144,731 miles

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

exhaust mountings split

Pass 13 Oct 2007 144,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 11 Oct 2007 144,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 4 Oct 2006 142,610 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 142,604 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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J446 TBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,142 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J446 TBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J446 TBM registered?

J446 TBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 June 1992.

Is J446 TBM safe to buy?

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