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A509 FBA

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,995 mi
Last recorded66,995 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA509 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,995 miles

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

Offside parking brake effort low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,013 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 65,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edges, 185R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat locking mechanism worn

full body kit fitted

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear out riggers, and floors corroded

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,995 miles

front disc splash plates corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,512 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 58,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 55,475 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s/f doorsteps corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2010 55,466 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s/f doorsteps corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,596 miles

o/s body panel and lower sill very rusty

Fail 31 Dec 2009 53,596 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

o/s body panel and lower sill very rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,246 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,335 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 51,334 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 50,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 50,613 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 49,725 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 49,725 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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A509 FBA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A509 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A509 FBA?

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What year was A509 FBA registered?

A509 FBA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1992.

Is A509 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A509 FBA shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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