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JBP 415X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,680 mi
Last recorded15,680 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBP 415X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 15,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 14,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 10,402 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 10,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 9,541 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 9,541 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 8,762 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 8,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 7,601 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 7,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 65,753 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,133 miles

Exhaust heat exchanges badly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 3,146 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 3,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 1,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 99,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,781 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,960 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2012 94,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2011 91,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear springs poor.

front suspension bushes poor.

n/s/f anti roll bar bush poor.

n/s/f tyre poor.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes poor.

rear suspension bushes poor.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,759 miles

rear suspension bushes poor.

n/s/f anti roll bar bush poor.

n/s/f tyre poor.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes poor.

front and rear springs poor.

front suspension bushes poor.

Fail 24 May 2010 89,998 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 89,998 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 85,328 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 85,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,491 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 75,964 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 75,964 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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JBP 415X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 JBP 415X, 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 JBP 415X registered?

JBP 415X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1982.

Is JBP 415X safe to buy?

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