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J630 GCA

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

184,524 mi
Last recorded184,524 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ630 GCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 184,524 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 175,667 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 175,666 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 170,584 miles

front discs worn

Fail 14 Apr 2011 169,976 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 162,295 miles

corrosion to o/s/f sill/step

Fail 19 Apr 2010 162,279 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

corrosion to o/s/f sill/step

Pass 8 May 2009 157,477 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 157,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 152,000 miles

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

o/s seat belt badly twisted

Fail 2 May 2008 151,992 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s seat belt badly twisted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 147,874 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 147,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 142,168 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 142,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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J630 GCA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J630 GCA, 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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J630 GCA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 February 1992.

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