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BKY 215T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,775 mi
Last recorded47,775 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKY 215T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 47,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 47,532 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,738 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,359 miles

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,359 miles

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

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,899 miles

corrosion to o/s/f outer wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r false floor

Pass 16 Jul 2011 44,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 44,116 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front and rear cross members corroded

o/s/f outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,324 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 41,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2005 40,660 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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BKY 215T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 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 BKY 215T, 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 47 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 BKY 215T registered?

BKY 215T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 June 1979.

Is BKY 215T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKY 215T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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