CarVerify

Free Car Check

J103 GMA

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,674 mi
Last recorded150,674 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 GMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 150,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 146,623 miles

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2023 141,168 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 134,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,948 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,049 miles

underbody-chassis surface corrosion

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

Pass 30 May 2019 109,309 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 109,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 104,680 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 104,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant twisted (10.1 (u))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,141 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,822 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 98,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,645 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 87,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,255 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,881 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

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

glow plug lite stays on permanantly

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to vehicle being fitted with back plates.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,859 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Apr 2008 68,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 63,113 miles

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

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J103 GMA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J103 GMA, 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 J103 GMA?

You can check the full history of J103 GMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J103 GMA registered?

J103 GMA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J103 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J103 GMA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J103 GMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J103 GMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.