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J652 GCA

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

202,318 mi
Last recorded202,318 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 GCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 202,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2025 199,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracked

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 197,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracked

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2023 194,922 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

chassis/floor corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2021 190,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 190,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 189,934 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 186,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 181,531 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 178,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

floor and chassis corrossion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 174,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 171,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

body and chassis corrosion

Fail 19 May 2015 171,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

body and chassis corrosion

Pass 21 May 2014 168,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 May 2014 168,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Jul 2012 166,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion under near side rear wheel arch

near side front bottom ball joint boot split

near side front upper ball joint boot deteriorated

near side inner and outer sill rotted through

off side outer sill rotted through

rear valance and chassis rails corroded

slight play in near side front anti-roll bar bush

tail broken off of near side rear road spring

Pass 31 Mar 2011 162,409 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs deteriorated

charging light on

near side inner and outer sill rotted through

off side outer sill rotted through

rear valance and chassis sections corroded

slight play in near side front anti-roll bar bush

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2010 160,462 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres low on tread

near side inner and outer sills rotten

off side outer sill rotten

slight play in near side of steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2010 160,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres low on tread

near side inner and outer sills rotten

off side outer sill rotten

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2009 157,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 154,195 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 154,162 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 152,125 miles

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)

slight play to off side steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2006 149,979 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J652 GCA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 J652 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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J652 GCA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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