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J646 TBW

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

243,009 mi
Last recorded243,009 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ646 TBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 243,009 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering knuckle slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 242,307 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and under subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering knuckle slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2017 233,032 miles

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

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

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

battary inscure

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both sills rusty but not holed

rear chasis rusty but not holed

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 233,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

battary inscure

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both sills rusty but not holed

rear chasis rusty but not holed

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 219,248 miles

general corrosion at inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2015 210,214 miles

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

nearside centre and rear body panel slightly corroded

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 210,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside centre and rear body panel slightly corroded

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 204,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

footbrake performance requires attention soon

nearside rear body panels slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 204,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

both outersills slightly corroded

mearside rear body panels slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 195,336 miles

Oil leak

both doorstep outersills slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 194,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both doorstep outersills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 179,492 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 179,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 164,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box outer casing corroded

both front discs slighty worn

oil leak around engine

Fail 4 Aug 2011 164,513 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box outer casing corroded

both front discs slighty worn

oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Jul 2010 153,974 miles

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

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

both front discs slighty worn

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2010 153,974 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

both front discs slighty worn

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2009 137,138 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 137,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J646 TBW is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 J646 TBW, 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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J646 TBW is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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