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BHA 209Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

11,319 mi
Last recorded11,319 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHA 209Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 11,319 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,293 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 72,935 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 4,439 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 4,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 2,976 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 2,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,107 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,107 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,756 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,273 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,339 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside front anti rattle spring missing on brake caliper

Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,990 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 89,108 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 89,108 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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BHA 209Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHA 209Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHA 209Y registered?

BHA 209Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is BHA 209Y safe to buy?

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