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1992 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · K657 RGO

K657 RGO

1992 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 228,604 km. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1992 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
228,604 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1992
Engine
2370cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Volkswagen Transporter presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 17 July 2025 at 227,157 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the vehicle clearing its final test cleanly after two earlier administrative-style failures that carried no recorded defects. This suggests the recent faults were procedural rather than mechanical, and the overall record shows no worsening pattern of wear or failure. At roughly 34 years old, the van has covered 227,157 miles, equating to about 6,681 miles per year which is typical for a vehicle of this age and class. The mileage progression is gentle: 222,412 miles at the April 2023 test, 226,285 at the May 2024 test, and 227,153 by July 2025. Only around 4,700 miles accrued across the full two-year span, indicating light recent use. The MOT data is sparse and clean, with no advisories or defects logged on any pass or fail entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory notes in the record. The lack of flagged items does not confirm absence of age-related rust on chassis members, suspension bushes, or brake lines. The two failed tests on 24 May 2024 and 14 July 2025 recorded no defects, implying documentation or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection, but the buyer must verify the braking system, exhaust emissions, and coil springs operate within tolerance. Given the low annual mileage and clean test outcomes, previous keepers likely maintained basic statutory compliance, though the sparse record offers no evidence of proactive component renewal. Inspect the underbody for structural corrosion and confirm the drivetrain shows no undue wear from prolonged standing periods between the 2023 and 2025 tests.

K657 RGO Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
  • 228,604 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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K657 RGO Odometer History

  1. 17/03/2009141,507 km
  2. 03/03/2010151,345 mi
  3. 05/03/2010151,346 mi+1 mi
  4. 24/03/2011160,230 mi+8,884 mi
  5. 13/04/2012168,294 km
  6. 13/04/2013174,440 km+6,146 km
  7. 16/04/2013174,445 km+5 km
  8. 15/04/2014184,221 km+9,776 km
  9. 15/04/2014184,225 mi
  10. 22/04/2016188,079 km
  11. 22/04/2016188,079 km
  12. 28/04/2017190,142 km+2,063 km
  13. 18/05/2018198,242 km+8,100 km
  14. 10/05/2019206,601 km+8,359 km
  15. 20/11/2020213,264 km+6,663 km
  16. 04/12/2020213,267 km+3 km
  17. 17/01/2022217,110 km+3,843 km
  18. 26/04/2023222,412 km+5,302 km
  19. 24/05/2024226,285 km+3,873 km
  20. 24/05/2024226,285 km
  21. 14/07/2025227,153 km+868 km
  22. 17/07/2025227,157 km+4 km
  23. 03/07/2026228,604 km+1,447 km

Average of roughly 5,036 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

K657 RGO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 17:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Transporter (K657 RGO) between March 2009 and July 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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