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BCY 188B

1964 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,927 mi
Last recorded25,927 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Transporter36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCY 188B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,927 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,225 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 22,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,054 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,471 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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BCY 188B is a 1964 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 BCY 188B, 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 62 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCY 188B registered?

BCY 188B is a 1964 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 August 1964.

Is BCY 188B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCY 188B shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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