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JNH 913Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNH 913Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 98,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,740 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 97,725 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 97,717 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,020 miles

Coil springs corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,354 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,854 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,401 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,837 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar bushes showing signs of perishment

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,929 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes showing signs of perishment

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in nearside rear wheels bearing

play in offside rear wheels bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 93,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in nearside rear wheels bearing

play in offside rear wheels bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,864 miles

brake pipe corrosion

freeplay in steering rack/tie rods

front anti roll bar bushes perished

n/s/f s/absorber damp

n/s/f tyre enevenly worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,489 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,742 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 89,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 89,199 miles

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wiperblade tips split

Fail 20 May 2008 89,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wiperblade tips split

Pass 10 May 2007 88,602 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r ferrules corroded

oil leaking from engine

Fail 10 May 2007 88,602 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2006 87,819 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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JNH 913Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JNH 913Y, 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 JNH 913Y registered?

JNH 913Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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