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BMO 493T

1978 Volkswagen TYPE2

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

1,862 mi
Last recorded1,862 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen TYPE275,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMO 493T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 1,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAILPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 1,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAILPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner DOOR STEP CORRODED

Pass 18 Apr 2018 1,774 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 1,770 miles

Central Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and jacking point MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 1,296 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 1,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 1,150 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner wheelarch corroded

Offside rear inner sill (jacking point) corroded

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 98,495 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 98,495 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,341 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 96,341 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,175 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,175 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 94,760 miles

slight play in steering system

Fail 21 Jul 2010 94,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering system

Pass 10 Mar 2009 92,659 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 92,654 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 91,376 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 91,376 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 89,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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BMO 493T is a 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 75,952 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMO 493T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMO 493T registered?

BMO 493T is a 1978 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 17 August 1978.

Is BMO 493T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMO 493T shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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