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BKK 556T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,305 mi
Last recorded94,305 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKK 556T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,305 miles

Hazard lights not working.

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

n/s/r brake hose deteriorated.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 94,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Hazard lights not working.

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

n/s/r brake hose deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 94,305 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking.

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 94,305 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking.

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,305 miles

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

n/s/f jacking piont

o/s number plate light

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Aug 2015 94,305 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s mirror loose

n/s/f jacking piont

o/s number plate light

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2014 94,305 miles

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

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

o/s/f/ tyre has a cutt in the tread but ok for test.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

o/s/f/ tyre has a cutt in the tread but ok for test.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 94,305 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,305 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 94,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,305 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 94,305 miles

nearside rear and offside rear sills corroded but not within prescribed area

passenger seat belt twisted

slight fluid leak on steering box

Fail 20 Aug 2009 94,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear and offside rear sills corroded but not within prescribed area

passenger seat belt twisted

slight fluid leak on steering box

Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 94,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 93,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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BKK 556T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKK 556T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BKK 556T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 3 November 1978.

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