MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s headlight glass cracked.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s headlight glass cracked.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BPC 524Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Minibus in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 36,918 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 Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPC 524Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BPC 524Y?
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What year was BPC 524Y registered?
BPC 524Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 14 May 1983.
Is BPC 524Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BPC 524Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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