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N90 JSS

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,137 mi
Last recorded142,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 JSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 142,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 130,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 129,994 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 129,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 129,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 129,252 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,087 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure Pushed into bumper (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on the underside of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 105,087 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure Pushed into bumper (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on the underside of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,950 miles

nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

Fail 17 Aug 2021 75,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

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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N90 JSS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 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 N90 JSS, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N90 JSS registered?

N90 JSS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is N90 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N90 JSS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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