MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bodywork damage, underbody corrosion.
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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of BAH 259W?
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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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