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J624 RDB

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

228,946 mi
Last recorded228,946 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ624 RDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 228,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front inner wing chassis strucher corroed on both side badly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER OUTERsill corroed also o/finner and outer sill corroed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jaking point corroed alson/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting load bearing strucher corrord (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undernith so badly rust corrosin allstrucher and load point jsjust on boader line bad for corrosion not good enough what lookvery escery (6.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leaks from eng

Pass 22 May 2024 342,557 miles

interil dash light very dim

under nith allundersill

Pass 8 May 2023 304,114 miles

ganraly strucher rusty corrosin weaks floor load mount inner and outersill main stucher weaks

Fail 5 May 2023 341,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring for steering components extremely deteriorated no dashboad light (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ganraly strucher rusty corrosin weaks floor load mount inner and outersill main stucher weaks

Pass 7 May 2022 340,373 miles

Nearside Front front bumer slight pointout

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inne archer also out sidearcher weak on boader line rust buble (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inne archer also out sidearcher weak on boader line rust buble (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some place weld just on boader line also outer inner sill just on boader line (6.1.1 (d) (i))

ages year carold so bean fair whith strucher

dash board inner light to dim

ganraly all strucher rusty corrosion also loadbeabring point weaks at rear floor weaks rusty corrosion

o/f front inner wing strucher weaksand boader line

oil leaks o/f front contamit ingsuspenson

Fail 5 May 2022 340,373 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill corroed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced innersill and outer rigerinner sill also strucher corroed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front bumer slight pointout

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inne archer also out sidearcher weak on boader line rust buble (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inne archer also out sidearcher weak on boader line rust buble (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some place weld just on boader line also outer inner sill just on boader line (6.1.1 (d) (i))

ages year carold so bean fair whith strucher

dash board inner light to dim

ganraly all strucher rusty corrosion also loadbeabring point weaks at rear floor weaks rusty corrosion

o/f front inner wing strucher weaksand boader line

oil leaks o/f front contamit ingsuspenson

Pass 3 Jun 2021 339,841 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/f n/s outer cashingcorroed (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/f n/s rear s/abssober cashingcorroeded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rough in condition weaks on boader line stucher also floore (6.1.1 (a) (i))

back door coroeded

o/f n/s inner and outer sill just on boder linealso o/f inner sillwaterhole slight getting biger

oil leaks

strucher wise not heath conditon

Fail 1 Jun 2021 339,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rodplay also o/f inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner strucherloadpoint splittingcracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/f n/s outer cashingcorroed (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/f n/s rear s/abssober cashingcorroeded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rough in condition weaks on boader line stucher also floore (6.1.1 (a) (i))

back door coroeded

o/f n/s inner and outer sill just on boder linealso o/f inner sillwaterhole slight getting biger

oil leaks

strucher wise not heath conditon

Pass 27 May 2020 336,792 miles

ganraly strucher on boader line emmison due calibraton not able to do

Fail 17 Feb 2020 336,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 333,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 331,175 miles

Body has slight corrosion at rear strucher weak rusty just pass (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake piperusty and wax (3.6.B.2c)

all strucher badly rusty to inspect in some aera it/s difficult to driscraebe to pont out most place rusty and corrosion also load srtucher

horn not louad enogh

horn not louad enogh

Fail 23 Feb 2018 331,175 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outersill also inner and outer inner arch strucher also load point struchercorroed (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion at rear strucher weak rusty just pass (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake piperusty and wax (3.6.B.2c)

all strucher badly rusty to inspect in some aera it/s difficult to driscraebe to pont out most place rusty and corrosion also load srtucher

horn not louad enogh

horn not louad enogh

Pass 21 Feb 2017 328,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 327,360 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 327,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 325,239 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 317,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 317,858 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 312,087 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Apr 2013 312,085 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 309,531 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 309,531 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 307,133 miles

offside door mirror casing damaged

offside+nearside inner door steps corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2011 307,133 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside door mirror casing damaged

offside+nearside inner door steps corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 305,888 miles

front shockers casings dented

Fail 26 Mar 2010 305,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front shockers casings dented

Pass 31 Mar 2009 303,778 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 299,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 293,486 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 293,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 284,693 miles

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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J624 RDB is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 J624 RDB, 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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J624 RDB is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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