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J695 DYD

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

208,610 mi
Last recorded208,610 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ695 DYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 208,610 miles

Fuel system component leaking Location obscured by engine under tray (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre structure can bee seen in sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill patch not continuously welded around it seam along the lower section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Picked up on shaker plate test but not so much when vehicle is jacked up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and door post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward section of the inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 208,596 miles

general repairs and corrosion of underbody

Fail 19 Sep 2024 208,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 202,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 202,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking no 4 injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 193,882 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 193,644 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 185,957 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 185,714 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti-freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering low

Pass 3 Jun 2020 179,944 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 15 May 2020 179,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 178,003 miles

Central Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe out of back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 177,978 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe out of back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 175,216 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 175,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 174,875 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 172,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 172,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 169,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 169,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 167,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 164,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 160,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 160,760 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 156,947 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 156,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 154,357 miles

cant see front brake pads.

childs seat in near side front seat.

exhaust system in poor condition.

slight damage to both rear lamps and repair to off side rear .

slight play in both front inner steering rack arms.

under engine oil leaks.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 154,357 miles

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

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

cant see front brake pads.

childs seat in near side front seat.

exhaust system in poor condition.

slight damage to both rear lamps and repair to off side rear .

slight play in both front inner steering rack arms.

under engine oil leaks.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 150,700 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only one rear seat belt tested

Fail 16 Apr 2009 150,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only one rear seat belt tested

Pass 4 Apr 2008 147,600 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 147,600 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 143,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

battery,s insecure in danger off shorting to body

Pass 18 Apr 2007 143,984 miles

battery,s insecure in danger off shorting to body

Pass 21 Mar 2006 138,286 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 138,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J695 DYD is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 J695 DYD, 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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J695 DYD is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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