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C154 JGT

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC154 JGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,206 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,722 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,002 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 88,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,726 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 84,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,033 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 83,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 81,915 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 81,915 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,380 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,380 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Inner Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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C154 JGT is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 70,547 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 C154 JGT, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C154 JGT registered?

C154 JGT is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C154 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C154 JGT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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