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BLY 955T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

10,729 mi
Last recorded10,729 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLY 955T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,729 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2017 10,313 miles

general corrosion`

Fail 2 Aug 2017 296 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 9,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 8,812 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 7,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 7,245 miles

Offside front suspension component mounting has been repaired and covered so unable to check the welding

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 7,221 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Different wattage and types of headlight bulbs fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,241 miles

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrossin in many non prescribed areas

front reg plate starting to deterioate

n/s bump stop rubber missing

Fail 28 Oct 2009 76,240 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrossin in many non prescribed areas

front reg plate starting to deterioate

n/s bump stop rubber missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,891 miles

front jacking points corroded

various welded patches on torsion bar

Fail 12 Aug 2008 72,891 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front jacking points corroded

various welded patches on torsion bar

Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,368 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 69,366 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

fan belt inside out and loose

torsion bar housing been repaired using body filler

Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,199 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 64,199 miles

Nearside Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2005 55,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 9 Aug 2005 55,351 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

bump stop rubbers missing

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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BLY 955T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 BLY 955T, 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.

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BLY 955T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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