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BLK 145S

1978 Volkswagen T2

Cream Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,735 mi
Last recorded15,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen T245,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 145S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 15,735 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 13,279 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 13,277 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake valve is leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 8,172 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 8,171 miles

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight oil leak from nearside rocker cover gasket

Pass 9 May 2018 6,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 6,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 6,684 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 6,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 6,597 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 5,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 421 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 95,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 92,487 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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BLK 145S is a 1978 Volkswagen T2 in Cream with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 45,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLK 145S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLK 145S registered?

BLK 145S is a 1978 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is BLK 145S safe to buy?

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