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BLH 805S

1978 Volkswagen Type 2

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,960 mi
Last recorded5,960 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Type 247,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 805S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 5,960 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 5,960 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 1,700 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 1,684 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 98,619 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 98,092 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,689 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 27,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine bay floor corroded under both batteries and nearside above chassis rail (marked yellow)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,802 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 204,747 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,593 miles

extensive repaires to near side front corner ans front axle

sills, wheel arches and rear corners badly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 16,593 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear floor sections (battery compartment floors) badly corroded

extensive repair to front axle

near side front step/wheel arch badly corroded

off side front body out rigger badly corroded

surface corrosion off side front step/wheel arch

Pass 10 Sep 2010 7,723 miles

corrosion/repairs to front inner wings, sills, steps - suggest specialist assesment

corrossion off side front outrigger

front axle repaired

rear axle tube corroded

vehicle underside extensivly repaired/corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2010 7,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

corrosion/repairs to front inner wings, sills, steps - suggest specialist assesment

corrossion off side front outrigger

front axle repaired

rear axle tube corroded

vehicle underside extensivly repaired/corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,195 miles

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

corrossion near side front step, rear torsion bar tube and both rear corner floor sections (battery)

extensive repairs to front axle, both front steps, front cross member, both sills and out-riggers

front number plate slightly damaged

off side engine mounting rubber split

Fail 4 Aug 2009 96,195 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrossion near side front step, rear torsion bar tube and both rear corner floor sections (battery)

extensive repairs to front axle, both front steps, front cross member, both sills and out-riggers

front number plate slightly damaged

off side engine mounting rubber split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,800 miles

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

near side rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

surface corrosion/repair to front axle beam, front steps, inner wheels arches, chassis outriggers and inner sills

Fail 30 Jul 2008 91,800 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

surface corrosion/repair to front axle beam, front steps, inner wheels arches, chassis outriggers and inner sills

Pass 20 Jul 2007 84,639 miles

extensive repair to front axle beam, both front steps/floors and sills

surface corrosion by near side rear spring plate retainer

Pass 29 Jul 2006 74,002 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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BLH 805S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 47,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLH 805S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BLH 805S registered?

BLH 805S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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