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J598 JJR

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ598 JJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 86,513 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 86,513 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 86,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,696 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,248 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake rubbing

Fail 19 Aug 2020 82,448 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel hose leaking pipe to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake rubbing

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,809 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,205 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,202 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,356 miles

Nearside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,331 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Sep 2014 74,994 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,339 miles

centre exhaust leaking gasses

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,573 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,526 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 94,526 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,592 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,461 miles

front to center exhaust joint insecure and blowing slightly.

n/s/r brake effort slightly low recommend adjusting.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 44,007 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 43,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GRAESE CANNOT INSPECT

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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J598 JJR is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J598 JJR, 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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J598 JJR is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J598 JJR safe to buy?

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