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BES 136V

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,940 mi
Last recorded69,940 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBES 136V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,940 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 69,940 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate incorrect Front and rear (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,717 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 66,915 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,904 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,917 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,488 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,018 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 52,986 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,661 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 48,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 47,916 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 47,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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BES 136V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BES 136V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BES 136V registered?

BES 136V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is BES 136V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BES 136V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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