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BOK 195T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,565 mi
Last recorded76,565 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 195T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2024 76,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 75,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,146 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,868 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,350 miles

n/s/r wheel nut 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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BOK 195T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BOK 195T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOK 195T registered?

BOK 195T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BOK 195T safe to buy?

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