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J945 KFR

1992 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

85,238 mi
Last recorded85,238 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ945 KFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,238 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 85,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,190 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 85,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively center bearing is noisy when spun up (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone B and a crack in the O/S bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,762 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 84,757 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired pivot seized (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

center prop bearing noise

Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,710 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 84,434 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 84,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,996 miles

wheel caps fitted alround

windscreen damage n/s/f

Pass 2 May 2018 81,567 miles

n/s/f stabizer bar bush slight play

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 6 May 2017 80,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel caps fitted alround

Fail 6 May 2017 80,964 miles

Registration plate lamp not working bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel caps fitted alround

Fail 6 Jun 2015 80,320 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,320 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,212 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,179 miles

Centre Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,422 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 78,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 77,162 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,105 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,351 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 65,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,200 miles

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

exhaust poor and making noise

offside headlamp poor beam

rear step loose and poor attachment

seat belt 9 poor lap belt

seats 14 and 17 loose on runners

some damage on front screen

Fail 5 Jun 2006 59,148 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust in poor condition and has internal rattle

lap belt on number 9 seat poor but servicable

minor damage to front screen

offside head lamp beam/reflector deteriorated

play detected at steering wheel

Fail 25 May 2006 59,148 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

belt 9 poor lap belt

ehaust poor and making noise

off side headlight poor beam

seat 14 and 17 loose on runners

some damage on front screen

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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J945 KFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,142 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J945 KFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J945 KFR registered?

J945 KFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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