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BFW 559W

1981 Volkswagen Pick Up

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 559W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,163 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 81,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 75,824 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 75,824 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 74,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,946 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,341 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,315 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,735 miles

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.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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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.

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