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JHX 833N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

280,737 mi
Last recorded280,737 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHX 833N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 280,737 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 280,737 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by the Horn (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside 240kg lock. Offside 95kg No lock. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 279,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,937 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 277,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise offside rear handbrake .

Pass 17 May 2013 277,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise offside rear handbrake .

Pass 24 May 2012
Fail 23 May 2012

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 27,400 miles

corrosion rear engine compartment

Pass 12 Mar 2010 273,457 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 273,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 271,012 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 271,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 268,768 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 268,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 266,804 miles

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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JHX 833N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 JHX 833N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHX 833N registered?

JHX 833N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 1975.

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