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BCV 202T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,132 mi
Last recorded134,132 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 202T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 134,132 miles

all suspension rubbers cracked and perished

under body surface corrision allover

Fail 20 Sep 2013 134,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all suspension rubbers cracked and perished

under body surface corrision allover

Pass 5 Mar 2010 134,354 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r outer cv boot split

Fail 2 Mar 2010 134,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 129,333 miles

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

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

all brake pipe flexi slightly deteriorated

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear slight chassis and body corrosion

front suspension has slight corrosion

lights taped up

Fail 22 Sep 2008 129,329 miles

Centre Front Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipe flexi ferrules slightly corroded

all front suspension slightly corroded

front and rear body severe corrosion

front and rear chassis slight corrosion

lights taped up

nsf and osf upper ball joints front suspension slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2008 129,236 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres old and starting to perish

under body of vehicle very rusty in non prescribed areas.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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BCV 202T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCV 202T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCV 202T registered?

BCV 202T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BCV 202T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 202T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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