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BGJ 554X

1981 Volkswagen Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,752 mi
Last recorded39,752 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Van33,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGJ 554X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 39,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bodywork rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 24,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,483 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 19,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,926 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 14,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,186 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 11,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 7,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 4,493 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 894 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 96,778 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,985 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 86,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 81,553 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 81,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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BGJ 554X is a 1981 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 33,359 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGJ 554X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGJ 554X registered?

BGJ 554X is a 1981 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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