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JPL 804C

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

29,235 mi
Last recorded29,235 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPL 804C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 29,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 28,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 27,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 26,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 25,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 25,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 24,759 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 24,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 23,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 23,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2016 22,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 22,297 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front lower shock absorber bush deteriorating.

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear bump stops missimg at time of test.

Fail 5 May 2015 22,292 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front lower shock absorber bush deteriorating.

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bump stops missimg at time of test.

Pass 6 May 2014 21,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2013 21,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,490 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,255 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 20,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Oct 2008 18,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,049 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 17,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,216 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 16,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 14,698 miles

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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JPL 804C is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 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 JPL 804C, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPL 804C registered?

JPL 804C is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is JPL 804C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPL 804C shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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