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J85 MHC

1992 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

389,896 mi
Last recorded389,896 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Multivan276,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 MHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 389,896 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 May 2024 389,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 389,465 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 388,491 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 387,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 384,557 miles

Nearside Front Sill corroded above jacking point

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 381,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 381,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 378,167 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

rear seat belts not checked behind drivers and passengers seats

Fail 8 Jan 2018 378,149 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

rear seat belts not checked behind drivers and passengers seats

Pass 12 Jan 2017 369,335 miles

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

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

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

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

oil cooler pipes leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2017 369,297 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

oil cooler pipes leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 360,786 miles

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted

not all rear seat belts checked

Pass 9 Jan 2015 351,963 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 351,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 344,068 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 344,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 331,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 316,906 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 316,884 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2010 312,397 miles

Power steering pipes corroding

Both front hub brake pipes corroding

Centre rear seat belt catch cover damaged

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside front wheel slight brake drag

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

Wear in power steering rack universal joint

Pass 14 Aug 2009 305,945 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 305,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 293,582 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 293,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 286,740 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly ADVISE CHECK

Fail 31 Jul 2007 286,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front brake binding slightly ADVISE CHECK

Pass 12 Aug 2006 284,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J85 MHC is a 1992 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J85 MHC, 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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J85 MHC is a 1992 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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