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J652 NPR

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2110cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

248,629 mi
Last recorded248,629 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 NPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,110cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 248,629 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 239,844 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 236,554 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 236,551 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 233,515 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 233,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 228,936 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 228,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 222,365 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 217,999 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 217,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 22 May 2012 21,311 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 207,366 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 207,366 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 202,379 miles

N/s/r seat belt catch plastic cover broken.

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

Fail 28 May 2010 202,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

N/s/r seat belt catch plastic cover broken.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 198,927 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 198,927 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 191,166 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 191,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front seat belt clip insecure

nearside rack has slight lift

Pass 24 Mar 2006 181,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 181,319 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 NPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J652 NPR, 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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What year was J652 NPR registered?

J652 NPR is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J652 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J652 NPR shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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