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BHK 257A

1963 Volkswagen Pick Up

Cream Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,813 mi
Last recorded61,813 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHK 257A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1963
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,813 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,253 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 60,594 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 60,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,688 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,430 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,430 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,430 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BHK 257A is a 1963 Volkswagen Pick Up in Cream with a 1,500cc petrol 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 BHK 257A, 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 63 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 BHK 257A registered?

BHK 257A is a 1963 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 5 May 1963.

Is BHK 257A safe to buy?

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