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BMJ 265T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,581 mi
Last recorded69,581 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMJ 265T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 69,581 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 68,170 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 68,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle Has Stretch Tyres Not Considered excessive

Fail 16 May 2018 67,088 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle Has Stretch Tyres Not Considered excessive

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,791 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 65,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,687 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,331 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,164 miles

nearside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2009 64,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 56,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 56,575 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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BMJ 265T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BMJ 265T, 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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BMJ 265T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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