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J655 KJX

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

122,904 mi
Last recorded122,904 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ655 KJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2009 122,904 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 111,058 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 111,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 107,685 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 107,685 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J655 KJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J655 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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What year was J655 KJX registered?

J655 KJX is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is J655 KJX safe to buy?

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