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J609 RLJ

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,024 mi
Last recorded137,024 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ609 RLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,024 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 135,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 132,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 128,689 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 124,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 123,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 122,106 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 122,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 116,881 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in steering column

Fail 27 Jul 2009 116,702 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in steering column

Pass 31 Jul 2008 112,440 miles

All wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2008 112,049 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

All wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 97,484 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 97,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,376 miles

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

gears difficult to engage

Fail 18 Jul 2006 81,376 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

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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J609 RLJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J609 RLJ, 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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J609 RLJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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