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BPH 65T

1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,627 mi
Last recorded55,627 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan50,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPH 65T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,549cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,627 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 55,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached 4 of 6 mount bolts detatched (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,996 miles

offside + nearside front inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,429 miles

offside + nearside front inner wheel arches rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2016 54,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside + nearside front inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,719 miles

Corrosion on n/s front floor.

Corrosion on o/s front doorstep/floor.

Play in centre steering idler.

Play in steering box.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 51,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion on n/s front floor.

Corrosion on o/s front doorstep/floor.

Play in centre steering idler.

Play in steering box.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on n/s front floor.

Corrosion on n/s front inner panal.

Corrosion on o/s front doorstep/inner wing.

Front wheel bearing noisy at n/s.

Play in centre steering idler.

Play in steering box.

Rear outer & inner c/v boots split at n/s.

Rear outer c/v boot split at o/s.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,168 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,240 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,333 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,330 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,870 miles

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

two small holes in o/side front lover vheel arch

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,158 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f top ball joint gaiter split to excess

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,161 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 41,159 miles

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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BPH 65T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 50,158 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPH 65T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPH 65T registered?

BPH 65T is a 1979 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is BPH 65T safe to buy?

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