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BYN 510T

1987 Volkswagen Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 510T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,855 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 65,855 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 63,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 63,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,589 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,930 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,044 miles

Both sides of body corroded

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

Many old repairs heavy underseal

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,765 miles

near side and offside body corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,749 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,749 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 59,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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BYN 510T is a 1987 Volkswagen Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYN 510T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BYN 510T is a 1987 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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