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BTA 303T

1978 Volkswagen Minibus

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 303T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,703 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 85,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH TOO HIGH (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,084 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion front inner wings n/s and o/s

wipers blades slightly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,070 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion front inner wings n/s and o/s

wipers blades slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both rear shock bushes slightly deteriated

temp fuel cap fitted

wipers slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both rear shock bushes slightly deteriated

temp fuel cap fitted

wipers slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2012 84,239 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosian throughout even the roof

Fail 14 Mar 2012 84,229 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all door to roof tops fillerd strong advise

every thing corroded floor suspension shocks ect in my opinion neads restoring

roof corroded strong advise

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,894 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,880 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,863 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 82,851 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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BTA 303T is a 1978 Volkswagen Minibus in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTA 303T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTA 303T registered?

BTA 303T is a 1978 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 16 December 1978.

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