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BBH 988T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

611 mi
Last recorded611 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 988T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2011 611 miles

N/S mirror loose

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in steering box

Vehicle has surface corrosion

Vehicle starting to show its age

Pass 14 May 2010 98,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 96,788 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006

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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BBH 988T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BBH 988T, 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 BBH 988T registered?

BBH 988T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 August 1978.

Is BBH 988T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBH 988T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BBH 988T have outstanding finance?

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