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BTU 922W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,687 mi
Last recorded160,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 922W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 160,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 160,687 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 159,004 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 159,002 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 157,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 157,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 156,614 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 156,614 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 152,838 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 148,493 miles

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

steering rack bushes have slight movement

Pass 28 Jul 2010 144,985 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both steering rack bolt bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 136,701 miles

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 30 May 2008 130,064 miles

steering rack has slight play in bushes

Fail 29 May 2008

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 124,254 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 124,254 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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BTU 922W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BTU 922W, 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 BTU 922W registered?

BTU 922W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 1981.

Is BTU 922W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 922W shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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