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BTU 929W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 929W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 78,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 75,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

two water pipes corroded and leaking at the rear of the engine

Fail 3 Apr 2008 64,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

two water pipes corroded and leaking at the rear of the engine

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 929W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 929W, 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 929W registered?

BTU 929W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BTU 929W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 929W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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