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BLJ 418T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,093 mi
Last recorded55,093 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 418T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 55,093 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake effort low

Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,788 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,082 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,463 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,322 miles

front wheel arches corroded

o/s jacking points corroded

outer sills corroded

rear shocks weak

wear upper and lower ball joints

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,901 miles

body corrosion

steering coupling perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front and rear jacking areas corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,921 miles

o/s front and rear jacking areas corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,212 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 37,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,077 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle, slight play in steering box !!!!!!!

Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion underside of vehicle, slight play in steering box !!!!!!!

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,470 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 28,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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BLJ 418T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLJ 418T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLJ 418T registered?

BLJ 418T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 16 February 1979.

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