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JHJ 272N

1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,426 mi
Last recorded18,426 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHJ 272N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 18,426 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front wheel bearings slightly noisy on rotation

slight play in nearside front steering arm

under sill coating throughout

Pass 19 May 2014 17,982 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

vehicle chassis/floorpan/front axle covered by underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

chassis covered by underseal

play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering pin

suspension and brake pipes covered by underseal

welding repairs noted throughout

Pass 15 Mar 2012 156,639 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 156,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

offside headlamp slightly faded

repairs to both lower sill panels noted

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 Apr 2010 118,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front wheel bearings noisy

Fail 19 Apr 2010 118,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2009 106,864 miles

Wiper blades smeary

Acceptable welding repairs noted throughout

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Slight brake bind on both front wheels

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

Surface corrosion noted throughout

Fail 15 Apr 2009 106,864 miles

Acceptable welding repairs noted throughout

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Slight brake bind on both front wheels

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

Surface corrosion noted throughout

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 15 May 2008 10,025 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 10,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,388 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 8,388 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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JHJ 272N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,322 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHJ 272N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHJ 272N registered?

JHJ 272N is a 1975 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 24 April 1975.

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