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BAH 259W

1980 Volkswagen Derby

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,116 mi
Last recorded153,116 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Derby65,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 259W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 153,116 miles

Bodywork damage, underbody corrosion.

Fail 16 May 2015 153,116 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Bodywork damage, underbody corrosion.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 152,406 miles

Bodywork damage.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 152,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 152,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 148,160 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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BAH 259W is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 65,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAH 259W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAH 259W registered?

BAH 259W is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 14 August 1980.

Is BAH 259W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAH 259W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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