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D22 AWA

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Bronze Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,505 mi
Last recorded183,505 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 AWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 183,505 miles

N/S inner sill holed but not within 30cm of an component

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S inner sill holed but not with in 30cm of any component

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside jacking point corroded and holed but not with in 30 cm of any component

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 174,630 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 174,630 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 166,267 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Underbody corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2022 155,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Aug 2022 155,111 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Aug 2021 145,085 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2021 145,068 miles

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

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

Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components both sides front (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2020 143,131 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2020 143,122 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 141,084 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 136,738 miles

Front corrosion to front crossmember

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front shock bush split

Fail 20 Apr 2018 136,734 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front arches holed inner sill n/s holed o/s sill corroded on lip (6.1.B.2)

Front corrosion to front crossmember

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front shock bush split

Pass 22 Apr 2017 134,117 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 134,115 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,100 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 133,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 133,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 130,673 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 127,941 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 127,941 miles

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

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

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

Both lower swivel joint dust covers split

Horn tone feeble

Nearside inner CV gaiter insecure

Nearside outer sill holed and corroded

Rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Various body corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2010 126,067 miles

Both front lower swivel joint dust covers split

Nearside inner CV gaiter insecure

Nearsided outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 123,788 miles

Both front lower swivel joint dust covers split

Fail 28 Oct 2009 123,788 miles

Both front lower swivel joint dust covers split

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 117,820 miles

slight wear in top steering column bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2008 117,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight movement in top steering column

Pass 15 Nov 2006 111,291 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 104,766 miles

oil leak

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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D22 AWA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Bronze with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D22 AWA, 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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D22 AWA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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