CarVerify

Free Car Check

A168 JHG

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA168 JHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,986 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,618 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,481 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,269 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,487 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,051 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 76,732 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 76,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 73,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 73,478 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A168 JHG is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 A168 JHG, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A168 JHG?

You can check the full history of A168 JHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A168 JHG registered?

A168 JHG is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 1983.

Is A168 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A168 JHG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A168 JHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A168 JHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.