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JBU 785V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,420 mi
Last recorded49,420 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBU 785V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,420 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,354 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 49,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,686 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 48,680 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,882 miles

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

slight movement in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,247 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight movement in n/s/f suspension arms

Fail 9 Jul 2012 31,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight movement in n/s/f suspension arms

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,105 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 24,102 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,498 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 20 Jul 2010 15,497 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,131 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

idle speed slightly on the high side

play in steering idler not considered excessive

slight play in drag link end ball joint not considered excessive

Fail 1 Jul 2009 8,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

idle speed slightly on the high side

play in steering idler not considered excessive

slight play in drag link end ball joint not considered excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 16 May 2007 1,470 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 1,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,069 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 11 Apr 2006 99,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in steering idler

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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JBU 785V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 JBU 785V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JBU 785V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 March 1980.

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