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BPR 46Y

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,202 mi
Last recorded95,202 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 46Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,435 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,806 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,290 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 88,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,172 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,172 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,581 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shocker bushes perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,903 miles

general vehicle corrosion

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,903 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

general vehicle corrosion

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,367 miles

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,356 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,689 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general vehicle corrosion

wipers poor

Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,851 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,697 miles

all brake hose ferrules very rusty and weak

oil leaks

smoke in cab

Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,697 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules very rusty and weak

oil leaks

smoke in cab

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,646 miles

Oil leak

light general underside age related corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r metal brake unions corroding

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both side front suspension top mount bushes perishing

corrosion to engine and exhaust

o/s/r seatbelt not fitted

signs of fluid round n/s/f flexi brake hose but not leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 63,163 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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BPR 46Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 BPR 46Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPR 46Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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