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BGY 740H

1970 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

55,040 mi
Last recorded55,040 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen T249,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 740H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,040 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 55,038 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,656 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 53,153 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 52,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 50,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,895 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,268 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 42,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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BGY 740H is a 1970 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 49,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGY 740H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGY 740H registered?

BGY 740H is a 1970 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 28 May 1970.

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