MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front brake hose ferrules corroded
corrosion of front nearside floor and corrosion nearside rear engine bay panel
front to rear and nearside front brake pipes rusting
nearside inner main beam light inop
nearside mirror glass cracked
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brake hose ferrules corroded
corrosion of front nearside floor and corrosion nearside rear engine bay panel
front to rear and nearside front brake pipes rusting
nearside inner main beam light inop
nearside mirror glass cracked
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil springs are not the same.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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JGE 297Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 JGE 297Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JGE 297Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 August 1982.
Is JGE 297Y safe to buy?
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