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JBY 453J

2001 Volkswagen Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,775 mi
Last recorded35,775 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Van70,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 453J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2016 35,775 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,580 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,088 miles

off side outer sill corroded and holed at rear

part of steering system under metal shield making knocking noise but no free play

Fail 12 May 2008 34,035 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side outer sill corroded and holed at rear

Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,451 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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JBY 453J is a 2001 Volkswagen Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 70,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 453J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JBY 453J registered?

JBY 453J is a 2001 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is JBY 453J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 453J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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