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J58 NVV

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ58 NVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 123,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Several suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 122,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip leaking grease

Fail 15 May 2025 122,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak several points of failure along system (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip leaking grease

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 122,208 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 122,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered .

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 121,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 121,532 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch blistering (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced blistering and peeling (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch blistering peeling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corroded top shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

spare tyre side wall split all around side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 120,652 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 117,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 116,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 109,808 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 105,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 103,686 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2008 98,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 93,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 93,307 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 89,230 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 89,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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J58 NVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 126,688 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J58 NVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J58 NVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 1992.

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