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BWS 869S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,836 mi
Last recorded29,836 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 869S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 29,835 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,691 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 29,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 29,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,677 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 28,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BWS 869S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWS 869S, 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 BWS 869S registered?

BWS 869S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BWS 869S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 869S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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