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BPO 706W

1980 Volkswagen Multivan

Silver Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,575 mi
Last recorded79,575 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Multivan44,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 706W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 79,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 79,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,808 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 79,806 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,762 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyres perished - nearside front, offside front and nearside rear

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyres perished - nearside front, offside front and nearside rear

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 77,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s sill heavy corrosion

n/s/f jacking point heavy corrosion. not near any prescribed area

n/s/f step are corroded

o/s sill heavy corrosion

o/s/f jacking point heavy corrosion. not near any prescribed area

o/s/f step area heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,491 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,491 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 74,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

large cut in o/s/r tyre side

Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,710 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 68,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F Inner & outer Sills Corroded

O/S/F Inner & Outer Sills Corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 86,012 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 86,012 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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BPO 706W is a 1980 Volkswagen Multivan in Silver with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 44,232 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPO 706W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPO 706W registered?

BPO 706W is a 1980 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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