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BKM 757Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,702 mi
Last recorded51,702 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKM 757Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 51,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,345 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,520 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,288 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 75,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 73,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 73,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish insidewalls

Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,077 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 62,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BKM 757Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 BKM 757Y, 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 44 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 BKM 757Y registered?

BKM 757Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 1982.

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The MOT history for BKM 757Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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