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BPO 832W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

218,771 mi
Last recorded218,771 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 832W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 218,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 211,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 208,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 202,248 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 198,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 191,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 185,456 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 181,855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 175,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 169,695 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 163,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 158,806 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 155,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 155,263 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 148,197 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 148,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 139,405 miles

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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BPO 832W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPO 832W, 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 45 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 BPO 832W registered?

BPO 832W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is BPO 832W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 832W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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