MOT Status
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Central Coolant leak ()
Drive shaft bolt loose but still secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface rust in rear
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion osr floor
nsf track rod end split pin missing
some driveshaft bolts loose. driveshaft still secure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to spliter (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
headlight beam adjusters fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?
Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFW 559W is a 1981 Volkswagen Pick Up in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFW 559W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BFW 559W registered?
BFW 559W is a 1981 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is BFW 559W safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFW 559W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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