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JAA 470X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,210 mi
Last recorded137,210 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 470X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 137,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 136,007 miles

near side and offside rear brake back plates starting to rust

Pass 30 Apr 2024 134,543 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 134,161 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in black underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 131,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in black underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 128,498 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 128,498 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,509 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 124,728 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 124,728 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 123,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 123,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 122,248 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 120,906 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 119,523 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 118,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 116,359 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

no windscreen washer

Pass 13 Dec 2010 111,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,537 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 106,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,129 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 103,125 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 99,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 87,857 miles

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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JAA 470X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAA 470X, 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 44 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 JAA 470X registered?

JAA 470X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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