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C990 JFW

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

11,468 mi
Last recorded11,468 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC990 JFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 11,468 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 11,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 11,052 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 11,044 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 98,538 miles

All under side of vehicle corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear wheels corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 98,538 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All under side of vehicle corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear wheels corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 9,603 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front step corroded

Oil leak engine ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 9,603 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front step corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,145 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise engine oil leak

advise offside step slightly corroided under step

Pass 7 Mar 2015 8,314 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 8,314 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 3,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 426 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,257 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,257 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,043 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 95,043 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to both outer sills, nsr exhaust heat exchanger leakin g gases. front brake discs scaled with rust.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 90,202 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 90,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,522 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 85,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,442 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 82,442 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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C990 JFW is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,390 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 C990 JFW, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C990 JFW registered?

C990 JFW is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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