CarVerify

Free Car Check

BHW 998J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 998J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,090 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,090 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides mounting between the two sections of axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both left hand dip (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 56,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides mounting between the two sections of axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both left hand dip (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 56,091 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 56,090 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 55,518 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 54,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2011 54,856 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,484 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 54,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,314 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2009 53,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2008 52,577 miles

Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,537 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 48,447 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,085 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 45,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both front shock absorber top bushes perished

brake pedal finishing in different posisions possible fault in master cylinder

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BHW 998J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,373 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHW 998J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHW 998J?

You can check the full history of BHW 998J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BHW 998J registered?

BHW 998J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is BHW 998J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHW 998J shows 20 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BHW 998J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BHW 998J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.