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BFD 706T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 706T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 78,472 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,452 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights not working with sidelights on (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,140 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,639 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Jun 2014 72,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,518 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,777 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,496 miles

offside front lower swivel joint dust cover not fitted properly.

washers weak.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 69,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside front lower swivel joint dust cover not fitted properly.

washers weak.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,453 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 66,322 miles

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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BFD 706T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFD 706T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BFD 706T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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