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J422 TBM

1992 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,104 mi
Last recorded136,104 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ422 TBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 136,104 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing noisey (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp missing

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable drop arm pivot slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 136,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper end cap missing and brackets have sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front upper wishbones both inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing noisey (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp missing

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable drop arm pivot slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 132,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner step holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both leaf springs slightly weak or body overloaded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

clutch slipping

Fail 9 Jun 2021 132,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner step holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both leaf springs slightly weak or body overloaded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

clutch slipping

Pass 19 Jun 2020 129,085 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 129,085 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached support braket corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,502 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 128,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 128,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 127,483 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 127,483 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 127,363 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2014 127,363 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2012 125,616 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 125,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

throttle pedal broken

Pass 25 Mar 2011 124,830 miles

n/side front disc rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2009 121,096 miles

N/S/R HUB SEAL DAMP

O/S MIRROR HAS A NEW GLASS STUCK OVER THE TOP OF A BROKEN MIRROR

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 118,273 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has slight crackes in it

o/s rear tyre has crackes in outer wall a new tyre must be considered

Pass 22 Sep 2006 117,689 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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J422 TBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J422 TBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J422 TBM is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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