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JBT 152N

1975 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,472 mi
Last recorded55,472 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Type 251,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBT 152N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,558 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,057 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,353 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 50,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,844 miles

corrosion starting in o s f wheel arch but not holed

corrosion to n s r and o s r chassis legs rear of engine

Fail 2 Jun 2009 48,827 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

only one speed on wipers working

rear chassis legs corroded near/offside

rear number plate letters not sold colour

underside of body corroded in poor condition

play in lower steering column bush

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 48,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 45,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 45,525 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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JBT 152N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBT 152N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBT 152N registered?

JBT 152N is a 1975 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 24 February 1975.

Is JBT 152N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBT 152N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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