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BVV 85S

2011 Volkswagen Minibus

Brown Petrol 2048cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,343 mi
Last recorded53,343 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV 85S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,048cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,343 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 53,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering idler (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,382 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 49,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,375 miles

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

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 rear drive shaft bolts loose

Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,358 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 49,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r air vent fowling on drive shaft

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,246 miles

new vehicle identity made on vsi

reg plates missing reqs test for register

u/s import left hand drive

Fail 14 Jun 2011 48,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

u/s import left hand drive

new vehicle identity made on vsi

no seats in interior

steering linkages slight play

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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BVV 85S is a 2011 Volkswagen Minibus in Brown with a 2,048cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BVV 85S, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BVV 85S is a 2011 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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