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BOK 856T

1978 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,637 mi
Last recorded82,637 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen T245,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 856T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,637 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 82,637 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 82,504 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,503 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,318 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,142 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 82,142 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,656 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 81,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,388 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,595 miles

both front inner sills & offside rear inner sill becoming corroded

centre intermediate cross member becoming corroded

nearside front wheel arch & both sliding doors corroded

offside outter sill & nearside outter sill becoming corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 16,997 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 14,813 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 14,813 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 12,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 9,240 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 9,240 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 5,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 5,819 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,748 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 15,747 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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BOK 856T is a 1978 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BOK 856T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOK 856T registered?

BOK 856T is a 1978 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BOK 856T safe to buy?

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