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BCV 203T

2008 Volkswagen Pick Up

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,962 mi
Last recorded87,962 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 203T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,962 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,089 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Mar 2014 174,002 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 173,978 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/side front floor starting to rust

speedo replaced

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,573 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,573 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,345 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,345 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

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

o/side front inner wing starting to rust

pipe on under side loose about 2 ins dia

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2009 58,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r floor holed

underbody undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,905 miles

underbody undersealed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/r floor holed

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,090 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 56,088 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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BCV 203T is a 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 56,088 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCV 203T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BCV 203T registered?

BCV 203T is a 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is BCV 203T safe to buy?

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