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J605 KRL

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

170,980 mi
Last recorded170,980 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ605 KRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 170,980 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 9 Aug 2025 170,932 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 170,343 miles

Front pannel corroded

Front tyres catching on full lock

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Aug 2024 170,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front pannel corroded

Front tyres catching on full lock

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 May 2023 167,783 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Pass 4 May 2022 165,775 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

front cross member corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2022 165,775 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

front cross member corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2021 162,660 miles

inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2021 163,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 157,360 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 157,175 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panal and inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 157,175 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panal and inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 157,175 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 157,176 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 157,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 153,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 153,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 141,312 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 141,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR tyre sidewalls cracking but no cords exposed

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 131,773 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise aux belt loose

advise both front inner wings and front crossmember corroded

advise low effort rear brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2012 131,773 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise aux belt loose

advise both front inner wings and front crossmember corroded

advise low effort rear brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2010 128,863 miles

n-s rear bumper missing

o-s rear service brake lower reading than n-s

Pass 8 May 2009 115,493 miles

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

o-s sill corroded

play in steering detected from o-s front wheel when free of platform

Pass 24 Apr 2008 103,575 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 103,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 87,531 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 87,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side rear tyre starting to perrish

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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J605 KRL is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J605 KRL, 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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J605 KRL is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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