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BFH 179T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,580 mi
Last recorded91,580 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 179T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 91,580 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,155 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 91,155 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 91,103 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 91,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,322 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,191 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,874 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside rear drive shaft inner and outer gaitors split near side front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,501 miles

ADVISE ONLY DRIVER SEAT FITTED NO SEAT BELT CHECK N/S FRONT

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,058 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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BFH 179T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BFH 179T, 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

How do I check the history of BFH 179T?

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What year was BFH 179T registered?

BFH 179T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 25 October 1978.

Is BFH 179T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 179T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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