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A20 MVS

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,344 mi
Last recorded174,344 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 174,344 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers and under trays fitted masking sone testable items

light general under side component surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2025 174,344 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

covers and under trays fitted masking sone testable items

light general under side component surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2024 172,168 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

age related corrosion

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2023 171,186 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 170,135 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded and holed.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 168,469 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 166,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 166,772 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 166,113 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 164,101 miles

both front outriggers corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 161,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 159,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 156,086 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2011 154,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general surface corrosion to both outer sill panels

Pass 14 May 2010 154,656 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape badly

exhaust in very poor condition

front brake discs very rusty

Fail 4 May 2010 154,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres going out of shape badly

exhaust in very poor condition

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2008 154,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 147,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 147,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 141,314 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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A20 MVS is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 MVS, 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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A20 MVS is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 1992.

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