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BOK 893T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 893T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,533 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 93,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,545 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 92,545 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 91,777 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 91,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 91,020 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 91,020 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,115 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 89,115 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,311 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,873 miles

rust round by windscreen.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,334 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 74,306 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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BOK 893T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOK 893T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOK 893T registered?

BOK 893T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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