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A13 MMH

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,156 mi
Last recorded63,156 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 63,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

ns & os door steps corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 61,149 miles

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

Nearside Front door step corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 61,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front door step corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,151 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 59,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill below B pillar inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill below B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,573 miles

Offside Rear park brake cable outer casing damaged

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

evidence of lots of welding repairs been done in various places on vehicle and covered in filler and under seal

Fail 22 Nov 2021 53,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear park brake cable outer casing damaged

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

evidence of lots of welding repairs been done in various places on vehicle and covered in filler and under seal

Pass 14 Dec 2020 44,587 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 44,587 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 39,338 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,131 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 32,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear(at connector)x1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2(front) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill(front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing(front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill(at fuel filler) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill(at fuel filler) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill(front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose ferrels corroded

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrels corroded

Nearside Rear wheel noisey when rotated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrels corroded

Offside Rear brake hose ferrels coroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,156 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,984 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 17,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 158,815 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 158,508 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 149,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 144,119 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 144,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 137,267 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 137,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 127,783 miles

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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A13 MMH is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A13 MMH, 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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A13 MMH is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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