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BHY 860V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,281 mi
Last recorded23,281 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 860V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,281 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,612 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2006 21,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BHY 860V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BHY 860V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHY 860V registered?

BHY 860V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 May 1980.

Is BHY 860V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 860V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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