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BBY 11G

1969 Volkswagen Variant

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBY 11G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,457 miles

oil leaks

slight damage to windscreen

slight steering play

suspension lowered

Fail 6 Dec 2017 84,457 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Fuel system component leaking carb leaking fuel (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

right wing repeater not working

slight play in steering

suspension lowered

Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Apr 2011 83,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,976 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,101 miles

noise from rear axle tube bearings

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

many repairs to vehicle structure

Pass 30 May 2008 82,696 miles

extensive repairs evident throughout structure

Fail 17 May 2008 82,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

extensive repairs evident throughout structure

Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,024 miles

many repairs to vehicle structure

some play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Aug 2005 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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BBY 11G is a 1969 Volkswagen Variant in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBY 11G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBY 11G registered?

BBY 11G is a 1969 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 April 1969.

Is BBY 11G safe to buy?

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