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JRV 757X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

27,958 mi
Last recorded27,958 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 757X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,958 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 27,958 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 27,241 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 27,241 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,103 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 27,103 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,825 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/s outer sill corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear body panel (underside) both sides corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 126,822 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/s outer sill corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear body panel (underside) both sides corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,785 miles

Engine in poor state of tune only just met H-C requirements

General corrosion

Oil leak

Suspension substancially modified

Fail 12 Jun 2013 26,785 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension substancially modified

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine in poor state of tune only just met H-C requirements

General corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,340 miles

bad cuts noted to both front tyres

bad surface corrsion noted to underside of vehicle

both rear floors excessively corroded

both wiper blades loose

drivers door dropped

drivers side front door corroded

oil leak

rear valance excessively corroded

side loading door faulty

nearside front inner wheel arch excessive corrosion not within prescribed area

Fail 16 Apr 2012 26,340 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

bad cuts noted to both front tyres

bad surface corrsion noted to underside of vehicle

both rear floors excessively corroded

both wiper blades loose

drivers door dropped

drivers side front door corroded

engine wont tick over

nearside front outer sill excessive corrosion not within prescribed area

oil leak

rear valance excessively corroded

side loading door faulty

nearside (B) post excessively corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch excessive corrosion not within prescribed area

Pass 12 May 2011 25,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 May 2011 25,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 25,364 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,283 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,537 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 20,537 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion in n/s/f floor, advise repair...

front & rear suspension covered in oil....

general corrosion....

Fail 3 Aug 2007 20,529 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bottom of side door and tailgate rusty

heavy rust all suspension coil springs

heavy rust underside of vehicle

nearside headlight on low limit

nearside rear trailing arm bushes heavily worn

smell of petrol no leak found

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 757X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 757X, 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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JRV 757X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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