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JYT 654N

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,232 mi
Last recorded72,232 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 654N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 72,232 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached fouling on axle nsf (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

park brake efficiency inadequate on nearside rear

Fail 12 May 2022 68,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,880 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,880 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipers slow

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,336 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 48,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,204 miles

front axle poor (corrosion)

steering box drop arm ball joint slight wear

Fail 28 Feb 2012 47,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front axle poor (corrosion)

steering box drop arm ball joint slight wear

Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,273 miles

Drag link front and rear balls slight wear

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 7 Mar 2011 47,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link front and rear balls slight wear

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,136 miles

o/s/f floorpan corroded (footwell)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,933 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 40,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,411 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,848 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

rear cv joint gaiters split.

vehicle generally in poor condition.

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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JYT 654N is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,390 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 JYT 654N, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYT 654N registered?

JYT 654N is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 1985.

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