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BVV 63S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,559 mi
Last recorded35,559 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV 63S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible brake hose/pipe insecure [ rectified clip fitted] (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at the time of the test

Fail 25 Jun 2019 35,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end nut locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible brake hose/pipe insecure [ rectified clip fitted] (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at the time of the test

Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play and noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 34,578 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Scraping noise from front hub area when wheels spun.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,218 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 33,218 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,421 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 31,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BVV 63S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVV 63S, 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.

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What year was BVV 63S registered?

BVV 63S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BVV 63S safe to buy?

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