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JKM 646Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,783 mi
Last recorded42,783 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 646Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,783 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 40,696 miles

slight corrosion by fuel filler cap near osf seatbelt

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,537 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 May 2009 38,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyrea sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2008 36,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise nrs whhel arch and sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 34,282 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 34,282 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 28,434 miles

n/s front steering rack gatter

o/s rear back valance coroded and holed

slight hand brake travell

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2006 283,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front steering rack gatter oily

n/s rear back valance holed and coroded

slight hand brake travell

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

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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JKM 646Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 JKM 646Y, 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 44 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 JKM 646Y registered?

JKM 646Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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