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JBP 418X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBP 418X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 70,471 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 70,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler neck rubber perished

Fail 10 May 2024 70,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler neck rubber perished

Pass 2 May 2023 70,471 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance area both sides inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 70,472 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT TIE BARS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

HEADLIGHTS HAVE MASKS FITTED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT TIE BARS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

HEADLIGHTS HAVE MASKS FITTED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,471 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,471 miles

EXHAUST IS BLOWING

FRONT BRAKES ARE SLOW TO RELEASE

HEAD LIGHT MASKS ARE FITTED

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS POOR

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front STEP ANTI-SLIP PAD IS INSECURE

Offside Front Upper SUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITER IS PERISHED

TIE BAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,471 miles

HEAD LAMP MASKS FITTED

Oil leak ()

TIE BAR BUSHES FITTED

Fail 29 Mar 2017 70,471 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

HEAD LAMP MASKS FITTED

Oil leak ()

TIE BAR BUSHES FITTED

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,471 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

HEAD LIGHT MASKS FITTED

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR

N/S FRONT TYRE IS PERISHED

O/S OUTER BOX SECTION IS RUSTED

O/S SILL IS CORRODED AND REPAIRED

OIL LEAKS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

TIE BAR BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 5 Apr 2016 70,471 miles

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

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

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

HEAD LIGHT MASKS FITTED

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR

N/S FRONT TYRE IS PERISHED

O/S OUTER BOX SECTION IS RUSTED

O/S SILL IS CORRODED AND REPAIRED

OIL LEAKS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

TIE BAR BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system is corroded and blowing

front tyre bars mounting bushes are perished and worn

various bady panels corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is corroded and blowing

front brakes are binding slightly

front tie bars mounting bushes are perished

o/s head lamp unit is damp inside

o/s head light focus is poor

o/s sill corroded and repaired

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,474 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside sill corroded/repaired

various areas of welding repairs

Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside sill corroded/repaired

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,471 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,471 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 26 May 2011 68,763 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 68,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,426 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 65,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 65,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tpo ball joint boot split

surface corrotion on body parts suspention unites

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 418X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 418X, 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.

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JBP 418X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 1982.

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