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J838 RTA

1992 Volkswagen Multivan

Silver Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

233,949 mi
Last recorded233,949 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Multivan276,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 RTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 233,949 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 233,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front outriggers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both offside and nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis area around and over tow hitch assembly. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 229,477 miles

All wheel arches corroded.

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner and outer sill corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail in front of shock absorber top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 229,473 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front chassis rail in front of shock absorber top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All wheel arches corroded.

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner and outer sill corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail in front of shock absorber top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 224,470 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive hc, co, lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to front of vehicle on the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

All Suspension components corroded

All wheel arches corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front inner wheel arch to the front of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under drivers and passengers door on the out sill corroded

Pass 23 May 2017
Pass 26 May 2016 217,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 217,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 214,373 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 214,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 208,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 208,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 202,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 196,702 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 196,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 189,354 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 189,354 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 180,727 miles

Nsr tyre has cut on sidewall but not showing cords.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 172,191 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 172,191 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 164,984 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 163,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 161,353 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 161,312 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 150,188 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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J838 RTA is a 1992 Volkswagen Multivan in Silver with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 276,277 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J838 RTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J838 RTA is a 1992 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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