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J516 RNE

1992 Volkswagen Pick Up

Multi-colour Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,930 mi
Last recorded183,930 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Pick Up143,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 RNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 183,930 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 182,813 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 181,748 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 180,195 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 180,134 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 180,134 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2012 180,030 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriated

slight corrosion throughout the cab

wipers dont self park but can be put back to original starting position via the switch

Fail 17 Aug 2012 180,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriated

slight corrosion throughout the cab

wipers dont self park but can be put back to original starting position via the switch

Pass 20 Aug 2011 175,172 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 174,480 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front arches slightly corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 166,649 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all cab floor slightly corroded

both front arches slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear body mount corroded but body still secure

Fail 2 Aug 2010 166,477 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all cab floor slightly corroded

both front arches slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear body mount corroded but body still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2009 157,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 148,865 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 148,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 139,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 130,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 130,041 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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J516 RNE is a 1992 Volkswagen Pick Up in Multi-colour with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 143,995 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J516 RNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J516 RNE is a 1992 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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