CarVerify

Free Car Check

JNA 945V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,233 mi
Last recorded96,233 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNA 945V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 96,232 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,571 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight noise from rear cv joints

Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,769 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,767 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,494 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch needs attention

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,560 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 93,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 91,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,832 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished on outer side wall

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Jun 2014 89,101 miles

Fuel tank support slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f/ seat belt twisted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,101 miles

Fuel tank support slightly corroded

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

n/s/f/ seat belt twisted

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some run out front and rear brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some run out front and rear brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,363 miles

corrosion forming to under of vehicle

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,198 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 84,198 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,346 miles

exhaust system in poor condition and slight blow unidentified

Fail 21 Aug 2008 82,346 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system in poor condition and slight blow unidentified

Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,888 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,888 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,783 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JNA 945V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 JNA 945V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JNA 945V?

You can check the full history of JNA 945V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JNA 945V registered?

JNA 945V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 1980.

Is JNA 945V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNA 945V shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JNA 945V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JNA 945V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.