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BHT 986V

1980 Volkswagen Derby

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,658 mi
Last recorded91,658 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Derby65,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHT 986V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,650 miles

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

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,483 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 91,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 91,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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BHT 986V is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 65,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHT 986V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHT 986V registered?

BHT 986V is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 7 May 1980.

Is BHT 986V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHT 986V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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