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J61 ENU

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,105 mi
Last recorded135,105 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ61 ENU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 135,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 135,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel,parking brake lever at maximum when applied (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Reflective backing incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both inner & outer friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both inner & outer friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 135,095 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake backing plate wet

Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,676 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,666 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 129,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 128,153 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 125,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 119,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 116,022 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 116,002 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,397 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 108,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES CONTAIN CORROSION

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

exhaust mid sec contains corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,215 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 95,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 90,605 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 86,943 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 86,943 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J61 ENU is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J61 ENU, 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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J61 ENU is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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