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C202 JGL

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

82,292 mi
Last recorded82,292 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC202 JGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 82,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

welding repairs throughout chassis covered with sealant. Firm to the touch

Pass 20 May 2025 81,567 miles

corrosion throughout undercarriage

Fail 19 May 2025 81,567 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near spare wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch near seat belt anchorage point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

corrosion throughout undercarriage

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,150 miles

surface corrosion throughout undercarriage

Fail 8 Apr 2024 81,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion throughout undercarriage

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment area corroded and holed. Strengthing plate in plate securing anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower fixing point to bodywork (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,439 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray support excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance to bumper marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment area corroded and holed. Strengthing plate in plate securing anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower fixing point to bodywork (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,441 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 997,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,850 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 78,850 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 78,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheelarches holed and corroded

nearside mirror damaged

offside inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective head light corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear floor panel corroded and holed

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

front wheels arches and steps corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,451 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure worn rack bushes (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective head light corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear floor panel corroded and holed

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

front wheels arches and steps corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,294 miles

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

surface corrosion all around underbody areas and holes in unprescribed areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 23 May 2017 76,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f door mirror cracked

surface corrosion around underbody areas outer sills holed unprescribed areas

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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C202 JGL is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 C202 JGL, 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.

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C202 JGL is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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