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BDX 459B

1964 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,557 mi
Last recorded77,557 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Transporter36,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 459B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 77,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,082 miles

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

steering damper rubber bush worn

Fail 16 Oct 2017 76,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

steering damper rubber bush worn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,685 miles

Nearside Front slight wear/noise

h/light dip pattern poor

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,965 miles

Front Slight noise from off side and near side wheel bearings.

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Slight noise from off side and near side wheel bearings and or reduction gears

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,889 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Slight noise from off side and near side rear wheel bearings or reduction gears

Slight noise from off side front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,294 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front wipers worn

slight noise from off side and near side rear wheel bearings and or reduction gears

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2014 74,294 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,831 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

slight noise from rear wheel bearings and or reduction gears

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

wipers worn

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

slight noise from rear wheel bearings and or reduction gears

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

wipers worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,128 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,579 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,253 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,542 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 70,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,767 miles

steering wheel cracked not to excess at test

under vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed all repairs to high standard

Fail 7 Jun 2007 67,722 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 63,993 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 63,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BDX 459B is a 1964 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 BDX 459B, 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 62 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BDX 459B is a 1964 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 1964.

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