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JBX 456N

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,003 mi
Last recorded50,003 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBX 456N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 50,003 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,453 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside deflector tape missing (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,623 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,623 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,426 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 46,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,408 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 456N is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 JBX 456N, 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 52 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 456N registered?

JBX 456N is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is JBX 456N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBX 456N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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