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J643 KJX

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

281,345 mi
Last recorded281,345 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ643 KJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 281,345 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 280,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 272,188 miles

Offside Front corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 272,188 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to inner sill

Pass 30 Sep 2017 261,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 251,572 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 251,507 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 242,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 242,223 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 233,191 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 1 Oct 2014 233,191 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 3 Oct 2013 226,437 miles

both front shockabsorber bushes cracking

both sills very corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

under body very rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2013 226,437 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front shockabsorber bushes cracking

both sills very corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

under body very rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2012 219,368 miles

non standard suspension fitted and lowered

pas noisey in operation

Fail 19 Sep 2012 219,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake stay spring broken

non standard suspension fitted and lowered

pas noisey in operation

Pass 29 Jun 2011 211,315 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 199,727 miles

Exhaust repaired with an exhaust bandage

PAS pump noisey

Fail 20 Mar 2010 199,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust repaired with an exhaust bandage

PAS pump noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,099 miles

advise blow on centre exhaust joint

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing off on inside edges

advise power steering belt slightly slack

advise power steering pump noisey

advise slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack inner tie rods

Fail 24 Mar 2009 190,098 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise blow on centre exhaust joint

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing off on inside edges

advise power steering belt slightly slack

advise power steering pump noisey

advise slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 14 Mar 2008 187,925 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise exhaust corroded

advise play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack tie rods

advise power steering pump noisey

Fail 13 Mar 2008 18,792 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise exhaust corroded

advise play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack tie rods

advise power steering pump noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2006 183,166 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 183,162 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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J643 KJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 J643 KJX, 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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J643 KJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 February 1992.

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