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JHK 287H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHK 287H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,366 miles

advise near side front top joint cover split

advise off side head lamp patern

advise off side rear hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2012 66,355 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise near side front top joint cover split

advise off side head lamp patern

advise off side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,607 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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JHK 287H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHK 287H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHK 287H registered?

JHK 287H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 June 1970.

Is JHK 287H safe to buy?

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