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J608 CNO

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

422,417 mi
Last recorded422,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 CNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 422,417 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S headlamp (lens condensated/reflector corroded) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at rear of spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded at nearside between suspension arm mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes at calipers & front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front/manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play N/S track rod end/tie rod inner joints. Slight corrosion general underside (inner/outer sills/front chassis legs/rear crossmember/floor areas). Rear tyres slightly perished. Engine oil leak coating underside/N/S/R arm/shock absorber.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at nearside under wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 414,072 miles

N/S track rod end gaiter & O/S lower ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated. Slight seep front shock absorbers. Slight play steering tie rod inner joints.

Slight exhaust leak at front pipe. N/S headlamp condensated. Slight oil leak from engine. Slight corrosion general underside, brake pipes floor ,inner & outer sills ,both front chassis legs.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 408,422 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle , floor ,inner & outer sills ,both front chassis legs

Metal brake pipes corroded/covered in grease etc

Nearside track rod end and Offside ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Slight play/wear on both steering rack drumsticks

Pass 28 Jul 2022 394,366 miles

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

Slight wear on both front steering drumsticks. Slight corrosion general underside inc inner/outer sills, various brake pipes & front chassis legs. O/S lower ball joint & N/S track rod end gaiters slightly deteriorated. Slight seep N/S outer CV boot.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 394,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at front & broken at rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis leg at top shock absorber mounting (visible inside wheel arch). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Slight wear on both front steering drumsticks. Slight corrosion general underside inc inner/outer sills, various brake pipes & front chassis legs. O/S lower ball joint & N/S track rod end gaiters slightly deteriorated. Slight seep N/S outer CV boot.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 387,132 miles

Both front chassis legs at front corroded

Nearside Front Track-rod end rubber slightly split

Offside outer sill section below door badly corroded

Slight wear on both front steering drumsticks Both outer and inner sills corroded Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shocker mounting

Pass 13 Jul 2020 384,460 miles

Both outer and inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shocker mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Slight wear on both front steering drumsticks

Fail 3 Jul 2020 384,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both outer and inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing, near battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shocker mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Slight wear on both front steering drumsticks

Pass 11 Apr 2019 368,794 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 368,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 363,896 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 363,724 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush on lower wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush worn (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central hbrake cabel return spring broken

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush on lower wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 351,640 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 333,680 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 333,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust rubber mount broke

Pass 24 Apr 2015 331,620 miles

Has corrosion by n/s/r top shock absorber mounting

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2015 331,620 miles

Has corrosion by n/s/r top shock absorber mounting

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2014 331,244 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 331,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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J608 CNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J608 CNO, 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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J608 CNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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