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BAY 444T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,651 mi
Last recorded49,651 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 444T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 49,651 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 48,876 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 47,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 44,403 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,528 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 41,578 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 40,720 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,709 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 39,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,257 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,450 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 36,165 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,528 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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BAY 444T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 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 BAY 444T, 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 48 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 BAY 444T?

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What year was BAY 444T registered?

BAY 444T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is BAY 444T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAY 444T shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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