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BVH 165Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,728 mi
Last recorded99,728 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVH 165Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,728 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,339 miles

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

Fail 8 Jun 2015 93,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,909 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear cv boot split

Fail 10 Apr 2014 89,909 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,347 miles

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

n/s/f brake flexi / pipe insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2013 84,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f brake flexi / pipe insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,986 miles

both rear shocker bushes worn

both rear w. brgs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2012 78,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear shocker bushes worn

both rear w. brgs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,472 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,441 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 78,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,439 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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BVH 165Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 BVH 165Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVH 165Y registered?

BVH 165Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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The MOT history for BVH 165Y shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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