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JBX 440N

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,691 mi
Last recorded96,691 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBX 440N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,691 miles

nearside front tyre edge wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,380 miles

light misting of oil from front and rear shock absorbers

Fail 21 Oct 2015 92,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

light misting of oil from front and rear shock absorbers

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,611 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,975 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,743 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 82,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 79,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,346 miles

oil leak around engine

Pass 28 Aug 2007 74,765 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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JBX 440N is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,234 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 JBX 440N, 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 50 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 JBX 440N registered?

JBX 440N is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is JBX 440N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBX 440N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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