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BOD 356T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,042 mi
Last recorded51,042 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 356T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 51,042 miles

general under body corrision

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2016 50,997 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 50,873 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,815 miles

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

General under body corrision.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside side rear inner cv gaitor split.

Sliding door upper runner corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 50,794 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

General under body corrision.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside side rear inner cv gaitor split.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sliding door upper runner corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,730 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORRISION

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 May 2013 50,711 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 May 2012 50,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2012 50,639 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 50,486 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 May 2011 50,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,369 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 50,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,257 miles

slight surface cracks on nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 21 May 2008 49,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,287 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 49,287 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,067 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 49,057 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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BOD 356T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BOD 356T, 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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What year was BOD 356T registered?

BOD 356T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 November 1978.

Is BOD 356T safe to buy?

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