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BNB 415T

1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Orange Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,939 mi
Last recorded71,939 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan40,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNB 415T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,939 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body panels have corrosion, Underneath corrosion but ok vehicle is undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,277 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 71,275 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,028 miles

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

emission visual .

nearside and offside rear mounting areas have been welded and under sealed.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,577 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 69,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,423 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,040 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,679 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 65,971 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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BNB 415T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Orange with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 40,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNB 415T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNB 415T registered?

BNB 415T is a 1978 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 11 October 1978.

Is BNB 415T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNB 415T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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