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JGL 88J

1970 Volkswagen Multivan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,837 mi
Last recorded19,837 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Multivan60,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGL 88J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking between tread

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking round outer wall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front slightly perished round outer side wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes coated in underseal

under side of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2017 19,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Axle beam modified and seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cracking between tread

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking round outer wall

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front slightly perished round outer side wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes coated in underseal

under side of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 18,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,269 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on tread pattern

Fail 12 Jun 2015 15,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre perished on tread pattern

Pass 8 Jul 2014 11,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 10,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,768 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 65,760 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 4,265 miles

oil weeping at steering box

Pass 5 Mar 2009 1,443 miles

offside rear tyre damaged at outer sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2008 99,063 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 99,063 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play at both rear hubs

Pass 10 Oct 2006 96,529 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 96,529 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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JGL 88J is a 1970 Volkswagen Multivan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 60,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGL 88J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JGL 88J is a 1970 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 6 August 1970.

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The MOT history for JGL 88J shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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