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DEZ 5255

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,116 mi
Last recorded202,116 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 5255
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 202,116 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn/ edges (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody and suspension components corrosion, covered with underseal in places- front to rear

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 193,512 miles

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

light corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 6 Apr 2024 190,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 188,271 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 188,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 186,405 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central floor corroded but not structural

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 181,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 179,533 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 176,015 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 164,257 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 164,236 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 156,105 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 13 Aug 2015 150,559 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 150,559 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 142,551 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 140,030 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 140,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 135,081 miles

Battery loose

Both front & rear wheel arches corroded

Engine Oil level below minimum

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to feather

Offside front inner & outer sill corroded to excess

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 126,804 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 126,804 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front upper and lower ball joint boots split

Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,002 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 12,002 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 106,637 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 195,981 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 195,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 193,553 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 189,389 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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DEZ 5255 is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DEZ 5255, 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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DEZ 5255 is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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