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A178 JJU

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,464 mi
Last recorded25,464 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 JJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,464 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,846 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 182,632 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 182,628 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported by offside front by steering rack (1.9.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door lower edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,280 miles

Nearside front step corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 20 Sep 2014 17,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Left hand indicator control intermittent

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front step corroded but not within prescribed area

Unable to check offside front wheel bearing proberly due to brake binding

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,106 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 17,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,574 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp inoperative.

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

Metal engine coolant pipes on underside of vehicle corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sliding door corroding on lower section.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 16,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp inoperative.

Indicator switch self cancel inoperative.

Metal engine coolant pipes on underside of vehicle corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sliding door corroding on lower section.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,627 miles

Coolant pipes under vehicle corroded.

Nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low & nail in tread.

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 15,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant pipes under vehicle corroded.

Nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low & nail in tread.

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,665 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Petrol filler neck upper sleeve perished & cracked.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 13,662 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Petrol filler neck upper sleeve perished & cracked.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 116,616 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 11,615 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,510 miles

Front & rear registration plates delaminating on edges.

Fuel filler neck top rubber sleeve perishing.

Some corrosion of offside & nearside front upper floor areas. Not considered excessive at time of testing.

Pass 31 May 2007 6,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2007 6,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 3,182 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 3,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A178 JJU is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 58,141 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 A178 JJU, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A178 JJU is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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