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BHO 211J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,059 mi
Last recorded85,059 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHO 211J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 85,059 miles

both rear inner supports for bumper have corrosion

front of vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,613 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2015 83,692 miles

both front inner wheel arches rusty

Fail 6 May 2015 83,687 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,670 miles

corrosion to all prescribe areas

Pass 15 May 2013 83,593 miles

both front upper shock absorber rubber mounts perishing & splitting

both rear inner closing panels rusty

genral vehicle corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 83,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,232 miles

both front & n/s/r tyre perishing

corrosion to both rear jacking points

spare wheel carrier corroding

Pass 11 May 2010 82,068 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 81,944 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 81,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,339 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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BHO 211J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,373 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 BHO 211J, 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 55 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 BHO 211J registered?

BHO 211J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 1971.

Is BHO 211J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHO 211J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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