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BKF 816X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,066 mi
Last recorded87,066 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKF 816X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,066 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,219 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,630 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 81,426 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 80,703 miles

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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BKF 816X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,447 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 BKF 816X, 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 45 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 BKF 816X?

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What year was BKF 816X registered?

BKF 816X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 November 1981.

Is BKF 816X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKF 816X shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BKF 816X have outstanding finance?

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