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BFE 829S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,540 mi
Last recorded75,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFE 829S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,414 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,186 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

all brake pipes well greasded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,747 miles

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

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

unde body repaired by welding

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 70,155 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,359 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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BFE 829S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BFE 829S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFE 829S registered?

BFE 829S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is BFE 829S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFE 829S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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