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JPU 283V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,077 mi
Last recorded53,077 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPU 283V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,077 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,581 miles

heat exchanger pipes missing

parking brake lever has slight sideways movement

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,255 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 469,561 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,648 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 44,642 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,001 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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JPU 283V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JPU 283V, 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

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What year was JPU 283V registered?

JPU 283V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 July 1980.

Is JPU 283V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPU 283V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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