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J114 LGL

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,444 mi
Last recorded132,444 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ114 LGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 132,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 132,030 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 131,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both n/s o/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 131,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front n/s wiper blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded rear outer o/s brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding rear n/s o/s brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both n/s o/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 131,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 131,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 130,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 130,204 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 May 2019 130,199 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps os & ns (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2018 127,541 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 127,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2017 120,551 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 120,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 19 May 2016 119,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 118,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 117,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 115,555 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 113,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 112,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 109,207 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 1 May 2009 107,761 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 106,622 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,802 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 104,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 101,391 miles

Both front top ball joints have play †Exhaust rusted & corroded. †

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 LGL is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LGL, 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 LGL is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 1992.

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