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BSL 645

1962 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

92,893 mi
Last recorded92,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Transporter42,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 645
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 92,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,356 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 90,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 89,361 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 85,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 80,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,020 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 74,520 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 68,884 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 65,675 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 60,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 53,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 50,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,331 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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BSL 645 is a 1962 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 42,981 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 BSL 645, 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 64 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 BSL 645 registered?

BSL 645 is a 1962 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is BSL 645 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 645 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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