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BHO 612V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,300 mi
Last recorded27,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHO 612V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 27,300 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2021 25,921 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r shock misting of oil

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,252 miles

n/s/r brake slight stiff

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

slight wheel bearing play to o/s/f

Pass 15 Sep 2018 24,577 miles

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

slight wheel bearing play to o/s/f

Fail 31 Aug 2018 24,576 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail, marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

slight wheel bearing play to o/s/f

Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,160 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 23,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 19" blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cleaned contacts (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,983 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 213,837 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,398 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,673 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 12,673 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 12,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,447 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 10,447 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,839 miles

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

number plates in poor condition.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 9,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres outside walls perished and cracked.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 9,442 miles

all tyres outside walls perished and cracked.

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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BHO 612V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 BHO 612V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHO 612V registered?

BHO 612V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 1980.

Is BHO 612V safe to buy?

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