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J40 VKY

1993 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

290,089 mi
Last recorded290,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Transporter124,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 VKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 290,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 280,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 274,865 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 274,865 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 272,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shox (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 271,923 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2018 269,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shox mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2018 269,631 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shox mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 266,044 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 265,988 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to outer wing area

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outer wing area

Pass 13 Jun 2016 265,127 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 265,127 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 262,119 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2015 262,119 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2014 260,649 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside inner sill corroded in non perscribed area

Pass 3 Jun 2013 257,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 257,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 254,664 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 254,664 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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J40 VKY is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 124,272 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 J40 VKY, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J40 VKY is a 1993 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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