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J81 APC

2021 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,409 mi
Last recorded57,409 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Transporter42,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 APC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 44,515 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 29,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 59,121 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,312 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 56,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,089 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 50,089 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,597 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 34,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in 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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J81 APC is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,399 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 J81 APC, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J81 APC registered?

J81 APC is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2021.

Is J81 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J81 APC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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