MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short At rear within engine bay (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slightly fluffed (5.2.2a)
Steering pivot point has slight play play at centre idler at centre of axle (2.2.B.1g)
Wipers are slightly deteriorated
o/s and n/s wheel arches at front are corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at passenger seat anchorage (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short At rear within engine bay (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slightly fluffed (5.2.2a)
Steering pivot point has slight play play at centre idler at centre of axle (2.2.B.1g)
Wipers are slightly deteriorated
Battery insecure BOTH (1.9.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking on chassis rail (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch at front corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch at front corroded
Offside Front Inner wheel arch at front corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle has considerable corrosion to the chassis/under body areas
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
O/S/F tyre has damage/cut to tread
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear seat and belt removed at time of retest
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
O/S/F tyre has damage/cut to tread
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Unable to get any gas test reading untill exhaust system repair carried out
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
O/S/F tyre has damage to tread
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
O/S/F tyre has damage to tread
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Corrosion to o/s/f lower floor cover
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/s/f bumpstop is missing
O/s/r sill is corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Corrosion to o/s/f lower floor cover
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/s/f bumpstop is missing
O/s/r sill is corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Bolt missing offside outer drive shaft
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Bolt missing offside outer drive shaft
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/R outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/R outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Ferrules to all brake flexible hoses are slightly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Ferrules to all brake flexible hoses are slightly corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
O/s & n/s balljoint rubbers are split
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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BFD 708T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 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 BFD 708T, 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 708T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 October 1978.
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