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JRV 682X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

30,811 mi
Last recorded30,811 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 682X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 30,811 miles

Offside Front seat belt twisted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 7 Jul 2025 30,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt twisted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 10 Jul 2024 26,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 23,735 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f D rubbers worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 23,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f D rubbers worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 23,706 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f D rubbers worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f. ()

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

Pass 25 May 2021 22,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f D rubbers worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f. ()

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

Fail 25 May 2021 22,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f D rubbers worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f. ()

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

Pass 27 May 2020 21,568 miles

Both front and Nearside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts perished and cracked in outer sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 21,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts perished and cracked in outer sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 20,042 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,852 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,969 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Play in inner steering arm joint (s)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 17,969 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Play in inner steering arm joint (s)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,436 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on outer walls

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 16,436 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on outer walls

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 14,945 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2013 13,595 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,377 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Mar 2011 11,376 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,518 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 8,506 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,284 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f brakes binding slightly

small amount of play in steering rack

some movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,912 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 5,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

poor performance of n/s/r hand brake

some wear in steering rack bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,311 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 5,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JRV 682X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 JRV 682X, 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.

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What year was JRV 682X registered?

JRV 682X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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