1992 · 32 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1992 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

1,026 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,026 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.0%
  6. Horn: not working4.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.2%
  2. Brakes23.9%
  3. Body & chassis21.1%
  4. Suspension17.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  7. Steering5.9%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 56.5% of 1992 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,026 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: not working; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1992 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).