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JNJ 486V

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

12,482 mi
Last recorded12,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 486V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,482 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 12,472 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,920 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 10,780 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner doorstep (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 8,574 miles

Nearside Front sill holed and corroded

Offside Rear inner bay heavily corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 8,574 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front sill holed not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner bay holed and corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 8,571 miles

Battery insecure Both (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front sill holed not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner bay holed and corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 4,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 2,508 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,827 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,824 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,989 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear n/s c v boot split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,959 miles

n/s front a/roll bar bracket cracking slightly

n/s iuter c v boot split

slight play in steering idler

slight play rear drag link end

Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front a/roll bar bracket cracking slightly

n/s iuter c v boot split

slight play in steering idler

slight play rear drag link end

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,654 miles

Nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,629 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,354 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,393 miles

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

offside inner wheel arch corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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JNJ 486V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JNJ 486V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JNJ 486V registered?

JNJ 486V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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