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BBU 119T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBU 119T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 98,063 miles

o/s/front out rigger starting to corrode

oil leak

slight exhaust leak n/s

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,033 miles

n/s exhaust slightly leaking

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2020 98,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s exhaust slightly leaking

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,447 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2019 97,446 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2017 97,314 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 97,312 miles

Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working n/s + o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,670 miles

brakes have to be applied hard to make brake lights work

n/s front outer axle starting to corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,871 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,930 miles

inner sills spot welded

n/s out rigger repaire plates spot welded

o/s/f top inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2012 92,312 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,352 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 86,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 85,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 83,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 82,651 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 81,164 miles

bodywork generally poor condition

Fail 22 May 2006 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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BBU 119T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BBU 119T, 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.

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BBU 119T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 5 January 1979.

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