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J114 GMA

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Gold Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,269 mi
Last recorded181,269 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ114 GMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 181,269 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 180,987 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 180,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 180,078 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 179,725 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 179,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corroded excessively 30 cm from shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 179,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 178,558 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65C15 (4.1.E.1)

service brake efficiency only just passed @50%

Fail 21 Sep 2016 178,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65C15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 177,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 171,605 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 171,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 165,217 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 157,353 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 157,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 148,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 141,046 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 141,046 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 133,503 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 133,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 125,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 115,983 miles

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

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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J114 GMA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J114 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.

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J114 GMA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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