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B208 BWG

1984 Volkswagen Minibus

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB208 BWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 83,276 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm rubber where marked split very front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 80,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,105 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,301 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,237 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 61,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no rear seats currently fitted

vehicle heavilly undersealed all over underneath

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,999 miles

no rear seats currently fitted

vehicle heavilly undersealed all over underneath

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,216 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 10 Jul 2010 52,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,049 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 46,049 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,811 miles

washers working intermitent

Fail 25 Jul 2008 40,811 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

washers working intermitent

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,324 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 28,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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B208 BWG is a 1984 Volkswagen Minibus in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B208 BWG, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B208 BWG is a 1984 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 13 August 1984.

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