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BAP 831T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,257 mi
Last recorded22,257 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAP 831T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 21,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 19,476 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,807 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2012 18,807 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,871 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,123 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 160,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 134,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,541 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 112,799 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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BAP 831T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAP 831T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAP 831T?

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What year was BAP 831T registered?

BAP 831T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is BAP 831T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAP 831T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAP 831T have outstanding finance?

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