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B657 BJO

1994 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

251,042 mi
Last recorded251,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Transporter133,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB657 BJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 251,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 251,042 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 251,042 miles

clutch flexi deterated

front bumper bar broken

Fail 19 Jan 2011 251,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

front bumper bar broken

Pass 26 Nov 2009 251,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 251,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 251,042 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 251,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 251,042 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 251,047 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 251,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 251,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 251,042 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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B657 BJO is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 133,682 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B657 BJO, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B657 BJO is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 1994.

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