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JGE 297Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,702 mi
Last recorded123,702 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGE 297Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 123,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 123,253 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 117,337 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 117,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2007 108,367 miles

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 100,286 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 100,270 miles

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?

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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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.

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