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JGU 94V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,363 mi
Last recorded7,363 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGU 94V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 7,363 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 6,508 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 6,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front axle corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 5,805 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2019 5,805 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges

under body rust

Pass 9 Nov 2017 5,590 miles

Oil leak ()

smoke venting into vehicles

Fail 30 Oct 2017 5,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

smoke venting into vehicles

Pass 15 Nov 2016 5,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 4,180 miles

oil leak

play in steering wheel

slight play in steering box

tested when wet

under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 3,759 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front jacking points and surrounding areas corroding and may need attention soon

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 16 May 2014 1,928 miles

slight play in os front wheel bearing==slight play in steering system

Fail 12 May 2014 1,928 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight play in os front wheel bearing==slight play in steering system

Pass 13 May 2013 2,630 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 98,273 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 95,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,241 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 95,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 95,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,556 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 94,554 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,540 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 94,530 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 93,901 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 93,899 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JGU 94V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 JGU 94V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JGU 94V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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