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BJM 855C

1965 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,495 mi
Last recorded26,495 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Transporter42,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJM 855C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,338 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,156 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 26,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,863 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,462 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 22,453 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,428 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 22,406 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf floor/sill corroded

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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BJM 855C is a 1965 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 42,186 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 BJM 855C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJM 855C registered?

BJM 855C is a 1965 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 November 1965.

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