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BCD 193T

1979 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,764 mi
Last recorded50,764 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Microbus68,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 193T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 121,951 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,886 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,965 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 119,965 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 117,727 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to the body

excessive corrosion to the front pannel

front registration plate cracked

n/s/r outer tyre wall deteriorated

o/s/r outer drive shaft gaiter split

o/s/r tyre worn

oil leak

play in both inner track rods

Fail 10 Jan 2006 11,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

all flexi brake hose ferrules are corroded

chassis number not displayed

corrosion to body

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

corrosion to o/s/r axle

excessive corrosion n/s/f floor?

excessive corrosion to front pannel

excessive corrosion to the n/s/f door step

front registration plate is cracked

front suspension soft

fuel pipe fouling heat exchange

n/s/f door handle is stickey

n/s/r outer tyre wall deteriorated

o/s hand brake cable fouling master cylinder

o/s/r outer drive shaft gaiter split

o/s/r tyre worn

oil leak

parking brake lever comes up high

play in both inner track rods

signs of fuel leakage at carb?

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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BCD 193T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 68,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCD 193T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BCD 193T is a 1979 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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