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J793 LMW

1992 Volkswagen Kombi

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

74,089 mi
Last recorded74,089 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ793 LMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,089 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 74,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm link arm play wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,078 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 74,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings central idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers door catch

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,078 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 74,078 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 74,078 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 74,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect contiental lamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings swivel pin (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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J793 LMW is a 1992 Volkswagen Kombi in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J793 LMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J793 LMW is a 1992 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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