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JNJ 103V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,531 mi
Last recorded77,531 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 103V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded.

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount at inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch foremost mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded.

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,531 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 77,532 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper inner wheel arch (passenger step) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bumper end cap damaged

o/s/f bumper end cap missing

Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper inner wheel arch ( passenger step) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper inner wheel arch (passenger step) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bumper end cap damaged

o/s/f bumper end cap missing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,913 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch to floor corroding

both front link bar;d;bushes worn

both offside and nearside front lower ball joint covers deteriorating

both rocker covers leaking oil

Fail 17 Jul 2018 72,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch to floor corroding

both front link bar;d;bushes worn

both offside and nearside front lower ball joint covers deteriorating

both rocker covers leaking oil

Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,265 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Engine oil leak

Exhaust slightly blowing

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 70,265 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Engine oil leak

Exhaust slightly blowing

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 69,206 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 69,198 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 69,183 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 68,823 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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JNJ 103V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,573cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JNJ 103V, 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.

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What year was JNJ 103V registered?

JNJ 103V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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The MOT history for JNJ 103V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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