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BPL 318Y

1983 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

9,960 mi
Last recorded9,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Kombi71,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPL 318Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 9,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 9,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits limit 4.50% Reading 7.47% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 9,380 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 9,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 9,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 7,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 7,811 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,616 miles

Slight lift in front upper swivels

Fail 23 Jul 2016 6,616 miles

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

Slight lift in front upper swivels

Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,771 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 4,050 miles

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

Nearside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2013 3,065 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 30,575 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 2,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 99,936 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 99,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front upper ball joint rubber split

nearside rear cvj boot split

Fail 3 Jun 2010 96,703 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front upper ball joint rubber split

nearside rear cvj boot split

Pass 23 Jul 2005 95,225 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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BPL 318Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 71,147 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPL 318Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BPL 318Y registered?

BPL 318Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 10 June 1983.

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