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JKE 162N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

55,868 mi
Last recorded55,868 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 162N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,868 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe front to rear advise new clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

O/S/F brake flexi deteriorated

O/S/F lower wheel arch corroded

O/S/F tyre valve deteriorated

O/S/R position lamp slightly affected by the use of another lamp

O/S/R tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

air intake pipe deteriorated/split advise replacement

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

both front brake pipes to calipers corroding

long service brake travel

parking brake travel fairly high

rear brake pipe at t peace corroding

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints

Fail 16 Jun 2018 55,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from steering column area (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear advise new clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

O/S outer cv boot deteriorated advise replacement

O/S/F brake flexi deteriorated

O/S/F lower wheel arch corroded

O/S/F tyre valve deteriorated

O/S/R position affected by the use of another lamp slightly

O/S/R tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

air intake pipe split advise replacement

both front brake pipes to calipers corroding

brake pipe to rear t peace corroding

earthing issue on dash when indicators in use

front brake discs corroded/pitted

long service brake travel

parking brake travel fairly high

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints

Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe at rear "T" piece (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion starting to n/s/r jacking point

drivers seat stiff to move

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jul 2016 55,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect full of condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking at steering column (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe at rear "T" piece (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion starting to n/s/r jacking point

drivers seat stiff to move

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

VIN PLATE NOT ATTACHED TO VEHICLE STRUCTURE

Fail 9 Jul 2015 53,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

ENGINE MISFIRES AND BACKFIRES ON ROADTEST TO WARM UP

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

VIN PLATE NOT ATTACHED TO VEHICLE STRUCTURE

Pass 18 Apr 2014 53,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front.(both sides) valve stems deteriorated

nearside rear valve stem deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,694 miles

offside front wheel starting to bind

Fail 22 Mar 2013 5,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front wheel starting to bing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,355 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four valve stems deteriorated

offside rear outer c.v gaiter split

slight movement at base of steering column

Fail 25 Aug 2011 52,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four valve stems deteriorated

offside rear outer c.v gaiter split

slight movement at base of steering column

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,722 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,717 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 50,685 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 49,278 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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JKE 162N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JKE 162N, 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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JKE 162N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 1975.

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